The Code of Honor of Armenian Warriors: Historical Significance and Parallels with Samurai
Movses Khorenatsi, in his “History of Armenia,” narrates about the warrior-king Aram: “A man who loves his country and homeland, ready to […]
Category: Culture
Armenian Ornamental Art
The published works on ornamental art of various peoples of the world cover one area of art, and in most cases not […]
Alcoholic Beverages in Armenian Culture – Delving into Millennia
Beverages, as such, play a significant role in the history and cultural traditions of any people. This is because, from the earliest […]
Healing Wine Drinking – Traditions of Ancient Armenia
Ancient knowledge from many cultures preserves the memory of the healing properties of grapes and wine. The Armenian people, with their millennia-long […]
Saint Shushanik: The Martyr Queen of Armenia and Georgia
Saint Shushanik (diminutive of the name Shushan – Susanna; Armenian: Շուշանիկ, Georgian: შუშანიკი, c. 440 – 475) was the daughter of the […]
The Misunderstood Armenian Rug of 1822
The world of antique textiles is filled with fascinating stories and intricate details that often get lost in translation. One such example […]
The Yereroui Basilica: A Testament to Ancient Armenian Architecture
The ancient architecture of Armenian churches stands distinct from their later and medieval counterparts. One of the most notable examples of this […]
Ancient Armenian Proto-Hayk Calendar
“There is direct evidence of the existence of the Proto-Hayk calendar,” says Grigor Brutyan, a candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, astrophysicist, […]
Marmashen Monastery: A Testament to Armenian Architectural Brilliance
Nestled on the left bank of the Akhuryan River, the Marmashen Monastery stands as a testament to the Ani architectural school of […]
Armenia: A Cradle of Human Culture
Armenia is one of the most ancient centers of human culture, serving as a crucial link between the Paleolithic cultures of South […]