Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Cambodia 1978
Personal accounts by Francois Ponchard about the reign of Khmer Rounge genocide of his own people in Cambodia.
Yale University
Yale University: Cambodian Genocide Program
A massive database of thousands of photos, records, biographical data, maps and documents pertaining to the genocide in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. A heartbreaking record of this period of Cambodia's history.
The History Place
The History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.
Other
Cambodia Today, Killing Fields, Survivors Stories
A slide show type of presentation about Cambodia which includes information about modern Cambodia, the Killing Fields of Cambodia, survivors' stories, and the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act.
Other
Ed Web: From Sideshow to Genocide Cambodian Holocaust
Information about genocide in Cambodia. Direct links to various topics including a definition of genocide, survivor stories, Khmer Rouge years, etc.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Coping With Genocide in Cambodia (History Teaching Activity)
A history lesson that takes learners through an exploration of the genocide of the Cambodian people led by Pol Pot's rebel forces in the late twentieth century. Consider what should be done to help Cambodians cope with this memory....
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Genocide Admission
Reports how a lead official in the government of the Khmer Rouge admits that genocide did occur in Cambodia. This is the first time that a figure in the Khmer Rouge government has admitted to the killings.
Other
Ed Web: From Side Show to Genocide, Khmer Rouge Years
Discussion of the events in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge takeover in 1975. Go to "The Faces of Angka" to find names of the people behind the genocide.
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Leaders Facing Trial
A discussion of leaders who were involved in the Khmer Rouge government and how they were being brought to justice by the new Cambodian government. The United Nations has said that none of these leaders can be pardoned by the new...
Curated OER
History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Judges Begin Work
Presents the process of bringing the Khamer Rouge to justice. Discusses the fact that many people believed that the Khamer Rouge would never come to trial for their crimes against humanity.
Curated OER
History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.
Other
Ed Web: S 21 the Horrors of Tuol Sleng
Describes life and death at S-21, one of the most infamous Khmer Rouge interrogation centers.
Curated OER
Time.com Photo Essay: The Legacy of Pol Pot
This site provides pictures of victims of the Khmer Rouge Regime in Cambodia. Background information also included.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Khmer Rouge Leaders Face Trial
Students read and discuss this article (dated March 27, 2009) on the trial of Khmer Rouge leaders and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible...
Other
Ed Web: Work Camps Life and Death in the Farming Co Ops
Describes life on the farms and in the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge.