Georges Charpak (Ժորժ Շառփաք, 1924–2010) was a French-Armenian physicist whose groundbreaking work in particle detection earned him the 1992 Nobel Prize in Physics. Renowned for
Patrick Devedjian (Պատրիկ Դեւէճեան, 1944–2020) was a French-Armenian lawyer and politician, remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the French right in the
Henri Verneuil (Հենրի Վեռնյոյ, born Ashot Malakian, 1920–2002) was a celebrated French-Armenian film director and screenwriter, best known for his autobiographical film Mayrig and the
Missak Manouchian (Միսաք Մանուշյան, 1906–1944) was an Armenian poet, intellectual, and resistance fighter in France during the Second World War. As leader of the Manouchian
Aristobulus of Chalcis (AD 54–92), a member of the Herodian dynasty, ruled Armenia Minor under Roman authority. He was appointed king by Emperor Claudius and
Life and Background of Thovma Artsruni Thovma Artsruni (Թովմա Արծրունի, often known in Western sources as Thomas Artsruni) was an Armenian historian of the 9th–10th
Life and Background of Eghishe Eghishe (Եղիշե, often written Elishe in older sources) was one of the most important Armenian historians of the 5th century.
This early 18th-century depiction of an Armenian wedding shows a bride being led to the church by two women. At that time, wealthy Armenian brides in Constantinople often wore red wedding dresses, symbolizing life and prosperity. By colorizing this historical artwork, the traditional Armenian wedding dress and its cultural meaning are vividly restored.
Few figures in Armenian history carry the depth of reverence and cultural weight as Mesrop Mashtots. Born in the 4th century, he wasn’t just the
Ghevond was an 8th-century Armenian priest and historian whose detailed chronicle covers Armenia’s political and religious life under the early Arab caliphates.
Sebeos was a 7th-century Armenian bishop and historian whose chronicle offers a rare account of Armenia’s struggles during the Byzantine–Persian wars and the early Islamic era.
Pavstos Buzand’s Epic Histories offer a vivid look into Armenia’s 4th-century struggles, from noble uprisings to Christian transformation.