Isabella I, also known as Isabel I or Zabel I (27 January 1216/25 January 1217 – 23 January 1252), was a Queen of the Armenian
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Armenia on Medieval Hand-Drawn Maps
Maps are crucial in helping us shape history. They contribute to the understanding of the political development of the ancient and modern worlds, as well
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Armenian Traces in Scandinavian Mythology
In 1222 – 1225, Icelandic historian, poet, and politician Snorri Sturluson wrote his book “Edda” consisting of Scandinavian myths and tales. This book has long
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The Genealogy of the Love Legend of Vahagn and Astghik
Historian and linguist Nicholas Marr wrote about the genealogy of the legend of the love between Armenian pagan deities Vahagn and Astghik: “However, more ancient
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Armenia in World Cartography – Ruben Galchyan
The second edition of the book “Armenia in world cartography” was published at the initiative of Archbishop Yezras Nersisyan, the head of the Nakhichevan-on-Don diocese
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Armenia on Ancient Maps of the World
“Armenia in world cartography” is a unique collection of geographic maps and their descriptions, spanning from times immemorial to modern days. They represent the geographical
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Armenia and Rome – The Unification of Armenians Under Artashes I
In 190 BC, the Roman legions smashed the troops of the Seleucid King Antiochus III in the Battle of Magnesia in Asia Minor, putting the
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Haghpat Monastery – Inspiring by Its Endurance
A wonderful article published by the Wall Street Journal in 2012 describes some of the Armenian sacred sites. The article was authored by Dennis K.
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The Secret of Armenia’s Endurance
The Armenian nation is one of the most ancient civilizations that have survived over centuries until today, though the Armenians haven’t had an independent country
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