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Odzun and Ardvi villages, St. Hovhan Odzneci’s cradle of life and thought
Situated on the left-side upland plateau of Debed Canyon in the Lori province, Odzun is one of the largest villages in Armenia. Several ancient manuscripts have been uncovered in Odzun and nearby...
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Aleppo’s Armenians in a changing Syria
The road to Syria was a breeze. The taxi driver, one passenger and I drove through the charming Lebanese-Armenian town of Ainjar and north to the Lebanese-Syrian border closest to Homs. The Lebanese...
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The orphaned hero
The story of Megerditch “Meg” Gedelian is one of unimaginable loss, unwavering courage and ultimate sacrifice. Born on April 21, 1916, in Constantinople, Meg’s early years were marked by indescribable...
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“Be assured that we are all fine:” Letters from the ‘well of hell’
I often conduct research alone in libraries and archives. For example, a recent project investigated at the Nubar Library in Paris led to the 2023 publication of my book, Outcasting Armenians: Tanzimat...
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Armenian Genocide anniversary commemorated in Istanbul, despite growing...
ISTANBUL—The café-lined street could have been charming if it weren’t for the dozen armed police officers queued along the worn cobblestones. Leaning on body-sized riot shields and fidgeting with their...
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The Queen’s Gambit
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, let us take a moment to honor the remarkable mothers around the world who shape the future through love, selflessness and unrelenting support. These mothers often play a...
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The 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide commemorated across South America
Throughout April, Armenian communities across South America commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a wide array of events in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. From rallies...
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The “day” approaches by Harry A. Sachaklian
Editor’s note: On victory, loss and resurrection On May 9, we commemorate two historic victories: the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, and the liberation of Shushi in 1992. Both seemed like impregnable...
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Do not forget us
On this Memorial Day, we bow our heads in reverence to the countless Armenian American heroes who sacrificed everything—leaving behind their homes, their families and the futures they once dreamed of....
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In the rearview mirror: The Philadelphia ARF Atlantic City Affair
This article is dedicated to the tireless efforts of the Philadelphia Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Chapter committee, who—beginning in 1949 and continuing through the 1980s—envisioned,...
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