In one of the most significant literary monuments of the Renaissance, “The Decameron” of Giovanni Boccaccio (1352-1354), not only is Cilician Armenia mentioned, but the protagonist of one of the short stories is a young Armenian who was kidnapped by pirates from the coast of Ayas in childhood and sold into slavery. The boy along …
Back in the middle of the 19th century, merchants from the Tarasyan (Torosyan) family had a very diversified business. The trade of textiles, spices, grain, and supplies for the needs of the Russian army (and a little later for the Russian railway builders laying out railways to the south of the country) allowed them to …
The Facebook page of the “Hayartun” Cultural-Educational and Youth Center has recently shared the statement of the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church: “Surb Minas Church in the center of Tbilisi left without a roof, with ruined walls, and turned into a landfill is living its last days. Traces of the ancient Armenian church …
Taner Akçam, professor at Clark University in the State of Massachusetts, US, published the book “Killing Orders: Talat Pasha’s Telegrams and the Armenian Genocide” in 2018. After the publication of the French edition of the book, the historian gave an interview to the French magazine “La monde”. According to Akçam, those who deny the Genocide …
The Armenian Apostolic Church in Nice is represented by the Holy Mother of God Church (Surb Astvatsatsin Church) located on Madeleine Boulevard in the “Armenian Quarter”. The nearby bus stop interestingly is called “Cité Armeniénne” (“Armenian City”). The church was established mainly at the expense of philanthropist Tigran Chamkertyan. It was built by Armenian refugees …
At the beginning of the 21st century, there were 11 churches in the city of Agulis (now the village of Ashagi Aylis). According to Hovhannes Minasyan, among the local churches destroyed by the Turks are: Monastery of St. Tovma (Thomas), 1st-4th centuries. Monastery of St. Christopher, 1st-4th centuries. Monastery of St. Mother of God, 1st-4th …
The Armenian Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary near the Bağpınar village in Caesarea Province of Turkey (Historical Armenia) has been repeatedly plundered by treasure hunters. As a result of the plunders, the church has been severely damaged, especially its wall murals. In an interview with Turkish media, Bağpınar headman Omer Nalbant said that the …
245 million Christians are being persecuted worldwide because of their faith. This was the conclusion of the international human rights Christian organization Portes Ouvertes (Open Doors). Nigeria is the worst country for a Christian to be in. However, the situation of Christians around the world is getting worse overall as well. The fairly recent case …
Photographer Armen Yengoyan’s photo “A woman is always a woman!” placed second in the category “People in the Space of Ancient Cities” at the “Photo Forum of Ancient Cities” contest held in Ryazan, Russia. The contest was held in support of the International Forum of Ancient Cities held for the first time in Ryazan from …
Hovhannes Sarkavag and Roger Bacon – what could unite such different and distant personalities? General ideas and concepts. Roger Bacon is considered the founder of experimental science who largely followed the spirit of the Renaissance. More precisely, he may be called a systematizer of the knowledge that had been accumulated by his time. Bacon sharply …
The Armenian temple of Surb Karapet is the heart of the village of Nesvetai in Rostov Oblast. The settlement of the lands of the Don by Armenians has begun at the end of the 18th century. Catherine II adopted a decree on the resettlement of Armenians from Crimea to the Sea of Azov. In 1779, …
The authorities of the Ecuadorian capital Quito have expanded the city park area. Since 1954, the La Armenia Park has been located in Quito. In the park used to be the villa of Ecuadorian General and hero of the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War of 1941 Maurinho Jorge Derlugian. After his passing, his manor, as the general himself …
Finally came the moment for us to publish not lamentable but joyful news about Hamshen and Hamshen Armenians. For the first time, the Hamshenis of Turkey had the opportunity to learn their native language at a new, completely different level. The textbook “Hamşetsnak Lizu Kidanutun” (“The grammar of the Hamshen language”) authored by intellectual and …
During a trip to Israel in 2017, Charles Aznavour gave an interview to the local Zahav newspaper. We present to you excerpts from this interview. Many of those who were born in exile do not feel anything for their country of origin – they simply aren’t aware of it. You are an exception. How do …
Monument to Komitas in Paris, France. The opening of this monument took place on April 24, 2003. The author of the sculpture was famous architect and artist David Yerevantsi, now living in Paris. The monument to Komitas is located near the Élysée Palace. In 2009, the square adjacent to the Komitas monument was renamed the …
NutraIngredients-USA – an American portal on healthy eating – has published an article about the Noosh brand run by Californian Armenians. This company produces almond-based organic food. The post notes that the brand established in 2016 by Sarine Sahatjian has recently become very popular among Americans. The word “Noosh” means “almonds” in Armenian. Almonds are …
During restoration works in Armenian Apostolic Church’s Cathedral in Etchmiadzin which had been going on for several months, a previously unknown fresco was discovered. A fresco depicting the twelve apostles was found on the wall of the cathedral. Before being sent for lab examination, it will be covered by fabric for damage prevention. “Now, we …
“Tsarevna Anna had a tremendous influence on the fate of Kievan Rus’, both in connection with her baptism and with the construction of churches – in particular, the Church of the Tithes and Sophia Kievskaya,” head of the department of scientific and historical research at the Sophia Kievskaya National Reserve and doctor of historical sciences …