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 into Europe during the Neolithic revolution when humans first abandoned hunting and gathering and started to settle down....
Booze Traveler explores Armenia
Jack Maxwell 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. By: Liana Aghajanian from: Ianyan magazine Eaten in England, Germany, the U.S., Romania and more Nordic countries than you can remember – the humble gingerbread has been a winter holiday favorite, accompanying other delicacies on tables for...
Armenian Chef Wins at Culinary World Cup 2014
No this is not a supermodel, this lovely lady Vera Hovhannisian has won a gold medal and the world cup at the Culinary World Cup 2014 held in Luxemburg from Nov. 22 to 26. The competition featured more than 1,000 cooks from 60 countries, as well as 105 national, regional, and youth teams. Vera Hovhannisian’s 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 UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Armenia’s 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 by the transcript of the article. See: 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 ‘birthplace of wine’, 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...
