Simple questions rarely have simple answers. That’s certainly true for the following question: “What is the oldest extant example of the Armenian alphabet?” Initially I though it was a fairly straightforward question to ask and a simple google search would provide the answer. Surely there has to be the oldest surviving image of Armenian...
Historic videos about Armenia
I stumbled upon this wonderful history channel on YouTube, that also contains several well created and informative historic videos on Armenia. Check it out guys.
Gegard Mousasi is the new Bellator middleweight world champion
The former UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi proves again that he is one of the top mixed martial artists in the world, by winning the Bellator middleweight championship at Bellator 200 from inside The SSE Arena in London, England. Gegard finished the middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho via first-round TKO, ending the champ’s 15-fight win streak dating back...
Why Armenians had a constitution before the United States
It is generally considered that the constitution of the United States (created in 1787) is the oldest working constitution in the world. Its contents was directly inspired by the enlightenment movement of its era. In comparison, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen of the French Revolution was created in 1789 and...
Daron Malakian released a new song “Lives” from his upcoming new album
Daron Malakian known from System of a Down is set to release a new album titled “Dictator” with his other band Scars on Broadway on July 20th. The first song “Lives” and video from the album which is meant to commemorate the Armenian Genocide and celebrate its survivors has just been released. I absolutely love...
The Battle of Avarayr explained with a YouTube video
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...
