Just a few days ago the full documentary film Andin was released on YouTube (see bellow). I’ve been waiting to see this documentary ever since I’ve heard of its production many years ago. Andin is no doubt one of my favorite documentaries because it details a part of Armenian history that we have long...
Never Again: A brief chronology of the Armenian Genocide
In honor of the 102th Armenian Genocide commemoration I present this short video of the chronology of the Armenian Genocide. As we remember the past let us make sure that this will Never Again happen. In 1915, the Turkish government launched a plan to massacre and expel Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire. While much of...
Beautiful Short Videos of Armenia
I recently stumbled upon some amazing and artistic short videos of Armenian landscapes which I’d love to share with you. Check it out. Autumn of my Homeland – Armenia by Michael Bartikyan Armenia by Danny Salkov Snapshot Armenia by Blanche The colours of Armenia by Andranik Keshishyan Armenia from Above by Gene Sharp Armenia by...
Turkey, the Legacy of Silence – Support This Project!
Turkey, the Legacy of Silence is a beautifully filmed documentary about hidden Armenians of Turkey. This documentary gives us a glimpse into the lives of these people and their internal struggle with identity. See above the new trailer for this awesome documentary. While the documentary was completed and shown in various countries (Turkey, France, Belgium, Armenia) during...
The Ethnic Origins of Beauty – Ethnographic Project
This is a very interesting project that was initiated a few years ago by Natalia Ivanova a Russian photographer and photojournalist with the aim to show the scale of ethnic diversity in a visually appealing and a creative manner. I personally love such projects and the original idea behind it. This ambitious project aims to cover all ethnic groups...
Awesome 3D reconstruction of Dvin – Ancient Capitol of Armenia
Architect and Designer Ashot Ghazaryan created an awesome 3D model of Dvin; the ancient capitol city of Armenia. The 3D model was made for the documentary “Andin. Armenian Journey Chronicles” directed by Ruben Giney. It’s a great documentary which I have yet to see in its entirety, certainly one to keep an eye on. There are some clips and trailers on...
Stunning French documentary about Armenia on France 5
The French France 5 television has aired a documentary film on Armenia, and presented the country’s wonderful sights and history, and famous Armenians in a stunning manner. Director / Xavier Lefebvre Author / Guillaume Bernard P.S. wish it had English subtitles or translation and wish it was in better quality. I don’t seem to be able...
Sam Sevian a Chess Prodigy
Sam Sevian is 14, a chess grandmaster and probably the most intense kid you’ve ever seen.via FOX Sports Live
Posted by FOX Sports on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
A while back Sam became the youngest-ever American Chess Grandmaster at the age of 13. FOX Sports Live aired an interesting segment about Sam.
Passages from Layard’s travels in Armenia
In his book “Discoveries among the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon : with travels in Armenia, Kurdistan, and the desert…” published in 1859 Sir Austen Henry Layard recounts his discoveries in Asia Minor and Middle east. I would like to share with you here a few notable passages regarding Armenia accompanied with illustrations from his book. Armenian influence...
