Chapter
The Cycles of History and the Rise of the Khmer Rouge
10:51 - 16:34 (05:43)
The cycles of historical patterns and power shifts between political ideologies are explored in relation to Cambodia's rise of the Khmer Rouge. The word for "to reign" in Khmer language is highlighted as a key factor in the country's political shift towards communism.
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The Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, came to power in Cambodia in 1975 and embarked on a brutal reign of terror that resulted in the deaths of approximately 1.7 million people.
10:51 - 15:41 (04:50)
Cambodia
Summary
The Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, came to power in Cambodia in 1975 and embarked on a brutal reign of terror that resulted in the deaths of approximately 1.7 million people.
ChapterThe Cycles of History and the Rise of the Khmer Rouge
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The current leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, is said to find comfort in his friendship with the late dictatorial leader of North Korea, Kim Il-sung.
15:41 - 16:34 (00:52)
Dictatorship
Summary
The current leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, is said to find comfort in his friendship with the late dictatorial leader of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. The two were brought together in 1965 by Sukarno, the Indonesian leader, who hoped that they would become friends, and they remained close for over 30 years.