The Khmer Empire's Sudden Collapse Explained — Fexingo History
The Leper King's Curse: Disease and Fall of Angkor — Fexingo History
This episode examines the Leper King statue at Angkor Thom and the theory that disease, potentially leprosy or elephantiasis, weakened the Khmer Empire by eroding the legitimacy of its rulers. The discussion connects historical accounts and inscriptions to the empire's collapse.