Angkor Wat

With beautiful beaches, delicate and aromatic cuisine, mystical temples, a cosmopolitan capital and a long history that culminated in recent tragedies, Cambodia is one of the most exciting tourism destinations in Southeast Asia. Enthusiasts of ancient civilizations will be delighted with the amazing architectural heritage left from Buddhist and Hindu emperors, but there are other attractions and plenty to do in Cambodia: historical tours through the country, a dive in the beautiful beaches, or a…

Who can be more penny-wise than us when it comes to travelling? I see people bragging about their budget, which seems to be too good to be true… then I see people totally dumbfounded by it haha! You’ll never get to tell whether this is factual unless you’ve done enough research before your trip. What can you expect if you are totally naive when exploring a foreign country? You’ll be doomed to disappointment. Yes, research is the key. Travel blogs or firsthand experiences from your friends are…

Buddhism was constructed in the late 6th century.Siddhartha Gautama (the "Buddha") is the founder of buddhism. This religion is important in most of asha. It has been formed into many different forms. Siddhartha Gautama ,or the butta was born in 563 B.C.E.in a plase called Lumbini . After Siddhartha Gautamad died. the community he created slowly became a comlax religion like movement and the teachings of Siddharthais the basics of buddhism. In this last few decades the buddhists have been…

Theme 1. Religion, Philosophy, Politics and Power Terracotta warriors from the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor of China Qin Shihuang, c. 221-206 B.C.E., Qin Dynasty, painted terracotta, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Shaanxi, China The terracotta warriors belong to a burial complex created for the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Emperor Qin Huangdi. Qin Huangdi started building his burial complex at the age of 13, which is when he became emperor. He rose to power during the…

Culture can be defined as the way of life for many groups of people. Often times, culture forges one's identity, and allows them to express themselves through their cultural roots or where they came from. Countries from all around the world share different perspectives on the music, clothes, religion and food, which makes them unique in many aspects. Growing up as a Cambodian who was raised in America allowed me to figure out my true identity. The culture and traditions that both countries…

South-Eastern country in Asia, with neighboring countries Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand, it was previously known as the Khmer Empire of Angkor. Everything changed when the Khmer Rouge rose to power. The glorious ancient Khmer Empire, flourishing in the 18th and 19th century, was a highly populated kingdom of ethnic minority groups and the famous Angkor Wat temple at its capital, Angkor. In 1953, Cambodia…

1. Genghis Khan-born in 1162; elected as Mongol khan in 1206; expanded the Mongolian empire by first conquering the Jin Empire. He died in 1227 while at war with Tangut Empire. 2. Kublai Khan- Grandson of Genghis Khan; it took him 11 years to conquered China; established Yuan dynasty in 1271 and kept Chinese traditions; rebuilt capital in Zhongdu and named it Dadu. 3. Mansa Musa- Mali's devoted Muslim and greatest ruler; known for a more religious governance; visited Mecca which helped spread…

My topic is the Cambodian Genocide. It all started with the Khmer Rouge party leader Pol Pot who tried to make Cambodia an agrarian society. I found this topic interesting because the Cambodians were fighting against the French for their independence and the Khmer Rouge came and the Cambodians thought they were being helped out by the Khmer Rouge. In fact, the Khmer Rouge’s only goal was to defeat the French so they could take over. I found this interesting because how does it feel to know…

Stretching all the way from the Bosporus Strait in the west to the Diomede Islands in the east, Asia is not only the planet's largest continent but also it's most populous with 4.4 billion people calling it home. Following Marco Polo’s epic tale of an overland journey to China in the late 1,200’s and the marvels he encountered upon the Silk Road before arriving at the great market in Peking , the Venetian travellers exploits spurred a new wave of explorers to find a safer, quicker way to the…

The first similar phase of genocide was the categorization of hated groups. Investigated by the USHMM (2015), throughout Europe the difference between “Inferior” and “Superior” races became a common thought process. The races considered “Inferior” were Jews, Roma gypsies, Homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, the Polish, upon others. While these groups were classified as “Inferior” Hitler often referred to the Aryan race as the pure race of the world. The categorization of these “Inferior” groups…