The Armenian Highlands was an important center of early human technological and agricultural inventions. Situated at the crossroads between Europe, Middle East and Asia it served as a geographic conduit for the spread of technology and genetics intoย Europe during the Neolithic revolution when humans first abandoned hunting and gathering and started to settle down....
Booze Traveler explores Armenia
Jack Maxwellย in his humorous documentary series “Booze Traveler” for the Travelchannel explores Armenian culture of alcoholic beverages in his latest episode titled – The Armenian Trail –
How an Armenian Monk Brought Gingerbread to the West

In the spirit of holidays I would like to share an interesting article about the introduction of gingerbread in Europe.ย By: Liana Aghajanianย from:ย Ianyan magazineย Eaten in England, Germany, the U.S., Romania and more Nordic countries than you can remember โ the humble gingerbread has been a winter holiday favorite, accompanyingย other delicacies on tables for...
Armenian Chef Wins at Culinary World Cup 2014

No this is not a supermodel, this lovely ladyย Vera Hovhannisianย has won a gold medal and the world cup at the Culinary World Cup 2014 held in Luxemburg from Nov. 22 to 26.ย The competition featured more than 1,000 cooks from 60 countries, as well as 105 national, regional, and youth teams.ย Vera Hovhannisianโs twin sister Rena...
Armenian Flatbread ‘Lavash’ is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Armenian flatbread, otherwise known as lavash has been inscribed on UNESCOโs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.ย Armeniaโs Foreign Ministry announced that the “preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia” had been included in the list during the 9th Session of the intergovernmental committee of...
Armenian Flatbread: Lavash

Lavash is a soft, thin flatbread of Armenian origin, popular in the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey. Lavash is made with flour, water, and salt. The thickness of the bread varies depending on how thin it was rolled out. Toasted sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds are sometimes sprinkled on before baking. Traditionally the dough is...
Wine’s ancient Armenian roots by Dr. Caroline Gilby
Wine expert Dr Caroline Gilby MW (Master of Wine) has written an interesting article about the ancient origins of wine. Bellow screenshot of the page followed byย the transcript of the article. See:ย https://www.peopleofar.com/wp-content/uploads/armenia-wbi.jpe Wine’s ancient Armenian roots By Dr Caroline Gilby MW Several countries vie for the title of โbirthplace of wineโ, but new evidence...
Cilician treasure 13th – 14th century; Drinking vessel made of Seashell

This drinking vessel made from a seashell is the most interesting item from the Berdniansk Hoard found in the Taurida (Crimea) province in 1892. The silver festoon-shaped handle, produced in Armenian Cilicia around the middle of the 13th century bears a relief depiction of a predator with the mane of a lion, but paws...