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The Khmer Dark Age After Angkor's Fall
When Angkor fell in the 15th century, the Khmer Empire didn't vanish overnight — it fragmented. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the so-called 'Dark Age' of Cambodia (1431–1863), a period of political collapse, foreign domination, and cultural survival. They examine the Thai invasions led by King Borommarachathirat II of Ayutthaya, the relocation of the capital to Phnom Penh under King Ponhea Yat, and the erosion of Khmer territory. The conversation also covers the arrival of Portuguese and Spanish missionaries in the 16th century, the brief Cambodian rebellion against…
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