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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.
Armenian Refugees in the North Caucasus (1918) In early 1918, Ottoman forces launched a full-scale offensive across the Caucasus front. By late May, they had
The History of the Armenians (Patmutʿiwn Hayotsʿ) by Agathangelos is one of the earliest and most influential historical texts in Armenian literature. Traditionally attributed to
Hannibal Barca, one of history’s most celebrated military strategists, is remembered for his audacious campaigns against Rome during the Punic Wars. However, a lesser-known yet
The Mekhitarists, also known as the Mechitarists or Mechitharisten (Benedictine Congregation of the Mechitarists), are a Catholic religious congregation of Armenian monks. Founded in the
The Matenadaran, officially known as the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, is a museum, research institute, and repository located in Yerevan, Armenia. The word
Kathoghike Church – Holy Mother of God is a small medieval church in the center of Yerevan (intersection of the Abovyan and Sayat-Nova streets). According
This old photograph, now enhanced and colorized using software, captures an Armenian woman from Shushi, Artsakh, riding a horse with her child. Originally taken by
Etchmiadzin Cathedral – Mother Church – also spelled Ejmiatsin, Echmiadzin Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother Church of Armenian Apostolic Church located in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin),
On September 21, 1991, Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union, marking a pivotal moment in its history. This decision was overwhelmingly supported by
THE ARARAT REBELLION AND THE KURDISH QUESTION IN THE SECOND SOCIALIST INTERNATIONAL Armenian Kurdish Relations in the Era of Kurdish National Movements (1830-1930) [PRELUDE and
SHEIK SAID ALI’S REBELLION AND THE FORMATION OF “HOYBOUN,” THE KURDISH NATIONAL PARTY Armenian Kurdish Relations in the Era of Kurdish National Movements (1830-1930) [PRELUDE