Civilizations | 05 - Khmer Empire: Fall of the God Kings
Deep in the Cambodian Jungle, a ruined city crumbles among the roots of banyan trees.
2020-05-04 19:00:00 - Fall of Civilizations
In this episode, we look at the Khmer Empire of medieval Cambodia, and the ancient mega-city of Angkor.
I want to explore how this great civilization rose to a size and wealth virtually unprecedented in the world, how it overcame the challenges of its climate and landscape, and all the factors that led to its final, dramatic collapse.