The Theatrical Genesis of William Saroyan’s “My Heart’s in the Highlands”
In the rich tapestry of American theatre, the collaborative spark between playwright William Saroyan and famed producer Harold Clurman in 1937 stands […]
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Sass Bedig: The Mastermind Behind Hollywood’s Iconic Special Effects
In the golden era of Hollywood, a name that resonated with groundbreaking special effects and prop mastery was Sass Bedig. Born in […]
Lawrence of Arabia: The Cinematic Odyssey Thwarted by Geopolitics
The cinematic journey to bring the epic story of Lawrence of Arabia to the silver screen was fraught with geopolitical sensitivities and […]
Remembering Gregoire Aslan and Gauhar Jaan: Celebrated Icons of the Silver Screen and Classical Music
The worlds of cinema and music have always been graced with enigmatic personalities who have left indelible marks on their respective arts. […]
William Henry Bartlett’s Jerusalem: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of a 19th Century Travel Writer
In the annals of travel literature, few have captured the essence of 19th-century Jerusalem with the vivid detail and critical eye of […]
Saint Blaise: The Guardian of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the glittering jewel of the Adriatic, has long been under the watchful gaze of an Armenian saint, revered not just for […]
Murad: The Crimean Armenian Diplomat Bridging Royal Courts
In the tapestry of Crimean history, few figures are as intriguing as the Armenian diplomat Murad, whose astute political maneuvers placed him […]
Armenian Architect Sinan: The Mastermind Behind Jerusalem’s 16th Century Transformation
In the mid-16th century, Jerusalem underwent a remarkable transformation at the hands of an Armenian architect who would leave an indelible mark […]
Nina Berberova: A Literary Beacon for the Russian Emigré Experience
In the annals of 20th-century literature, Nina Berberova (Berberian) stands out as a poignant chronicler of the émigré experience. Born in 1901, […]
Ian Fleming in Istanbul: From Witnessing Turmoil to Inspiring ‘From Russia with Love’
Ian Fleming, the celebrated British author and journalist best known for creating the iconic spy character James Bond, found himself amidst chaos […]