An excellent video on the history of one of the most iconic battles in Armenian history. The battle of Avarayr took place on 451 AD and helped preserve both the Armenian identity as well the Christian faith. The Legendary Battle of Avarayr, also known as Battle of Vartanantz was fought on May 26, 451...
Sevak Khanagyan released his official music video Qami (Wind) for the Eurovision 2018
Check out this awesome music video guys. I absolutely love his voice and I am glad we are finally sending an Armenian song to the Eurovision. Let’s support our candidate! Enjoy!
Gauhar Jaan – an Armenian lady who became India’s first Superstar
Today India is famous for the vibrant Bollywood superstars but it wasn’t always like that. Before mass media India was a fairly traditional colony with some western influences. People had to attend concerts in order to hear musicians perform. All of this changed with the invention of the gramophone. It was during this era when...
1500 year old Armenian Karas was confiscated during military operations in Eastern Turkey
Turkish media is recently reporting on how the Turkish military has stumbled upon a 1.500 year-old Karas during anti-Kurdish operations in historic Western Armenia. The discovery was reportedly made at a house of a Kurdish PKK member. The military operations are therefore labeled “anti-terror operations” in Turkish media. Daily Sabah reports: Gendarmerie forces carrying out...
Dogs in Ancient Armenia
It is not a secret that the Armenian Highlands have played a vital role in the spread of agriculture and domestication of animals. Among the many animals that have accompanied the early inhabitants of the Armenian Highlands, the dog in particular has a special place in Armenian history and culture. As the inhabitants of the highlands...
The Enigmatic Stars of Artsakh
It’s well known that Artsakh (a.k.a. Nagorno-Karabakh) is a magical place. From the heaven reaching mountains to the unexplored caverns that hold secrets to human evolution and countless archaeological sights, Artsakh is unique in many ways. But not many have probably heard of the little star-shaped stones that, according to a local legend, are raining...
PeopleOfAr Opens Store
Hi guys, so we’re in 2018 and you might be curious to know where I’ve been for the past few months. I’ve already announced on Facebook that I was working on expanding the website. Well I’ve been busy designing and setting up a merch store for PeopleOfAr. Something I have been wanting to do...
Ruins of a 3000 year old Armenian castle found in Lake Van – Turkey
A team of Turkish archaeologists has discovered the remains of what is believed to be a 3,000-year-old castle from the Armenian kingdom of Urartu (Ararat) submerged underwater in Lake Van. The underwater excavations were led by Van Yüzüncü Yıl University and the governorship of Turkey’s eastern Bitlis Province. The castle is said to belong to the...
Yerevan turns 2799, Congratulation!
Yerevan is the capital and the largest city in the Republic of Armenia and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Today marks the 2799th anniversary of the foundation of the capital city of Erebuni-Yerevan. Celebrations in its honor will be held in the capitol with music, dances life performances and various other cultural activities. Founded by the...
Grandmaster Levon Aronian Wins FIDE Chess World Cup for the Second Time
Armenia’s chess Grandmaster Levon Aronian wins the FIDE Chess World Cup 2017 (held in Tbilisi, Georgia), by defeating his Chinese opponent Ding Liren during tie-break games. In the first game Levon started with an advantage and defeated Ding in 30 movies. In the second game Levon started with a clear disadvantage but was able to turn...
