From the Caucasus to Beirut (trailer)
Coming soon 14 episodes of Paolo Martino’s intense story from the Lebanon to Armenia. On the tracks of the Armenian diaspora. The trailer! http://www.balcanicaucaso.org/eng/Dossiers/From-the-Caucasus-to-Beirut
‘The Sandcastle Girls’ by Chris Bohjalian
Washington Post wrote a touching review of the latest novel from a best selling author Chris Bohjalian. Chris Bohjalian’s ‘The Sandcastle Girls’ relives the Armenian genocide Eugenia Zukerman, Published: July 16 – Washington Post The Armenian genocide during World War I is the subject of Chris Bohjalian’s 14th novel, “The Sandcastle Girls.” Inspired by...
AGHET – A Genocide [English]
This is well made documentary about the Armenian Genocide, for those who still haven’t seen it here is an English version. Thanks Simon for the tip!
Armenian folk song, A rainy day in April – In memoriam of April 24th
Sit back and take a moment to think about the Armenian Genocide while listening to this song.
The Titanic Disaster through Armenian eyes
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the tragic events surrounding the famous ocean liner Titanic. This tragedy touched all sorts of people from different backgrounds. One of such passengers was an Armenian refugee by the name of Neshan Krekorian. Below is a touching story from Radio Free Europe giving us a glance into this mans extraordinary life. From...
Poster from 1917, displaying British humanitarian aid to victims of the Armenian Genocide
As stated by Missak this is a British poster not a Canadian! Thanks for the correction!
Diary of Norwegian witness of Armenian Genocide found
The diary of a Norwegian missionary, an eyewitness to the Armenian Genocide, was found in the attic of his grandchild. It will soon be brought to Armenia and will be kept in the Armenian Genocide-Museum, AGMI Director Hayk Demoyan said during a discussion at a Glendale Public Library, Asbarez reported. Demoyan discussed the Genocide Museum’s major recent...
Vatican to Publish Secret Documents on Armenian Genocide
This is a slightly outdated news but I found this article from the official Vatican news agency, very interesting to say the least. In the light of what’s recently going on in France and the huge amount of pressure Turkey is forcing on the French government to dismantle the newly adopted Genocide bill, it’s worthy to mention this striking...
