Lost Temples of Cambodia

In the first episode, Pauline visits Angkor, once the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire and home to the world's largest temple, Angkor Wat. Pauline also travels to the remote jungle where Angkor's predecessor, the former capital of Mahendraparvata, has been located, to discover more about the roots of this great empire.

Pauline Carroll learns about the Khmer empire's greatest king, Jayavarman VII, following his military victories, unprecedented building projects, and how he shifted the state religion from Hinduism to Buddhism. Pauline also learns that he established the world's first free national health service. She visits Jayavarman VII's second city, a lesser known and mysterious site that is still being uncovered.

Pauline explores fascinating new discoveries from the ancient Khmer Empire and speculates on how this once great civilisation finally fell into decline