Once the industrial heart of Soviet Armenia and still the country’s third largest city, Vanadzor has struggled to regain its former glory since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The city has spent the past […]
Armen Arslanian, an Armenian from Los Angeles, had been traveling on business to Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, for many years. On his first visit in 2010, he discovered an Armenian church. This intrigued […]
I can still remember seeing my first images of Armenia on a wall calendar in my grandmother’s house during my childhood. I can’t recall what the photos were depicting, but I can remember the feeling. […]
From vibrant neighborhoods in Los Angeles and Paris to bustling businesses in Moscow and Beirut, the Armenian Diaspora is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Armenian people and their strong connection to their […]
“You either love Artsakh, or have never been in Artsakh.” This is how our conversation begins with Tigran Varag, a 38-year-old mountaineer from Yerevan. He’s the leader of the hiking group Armenian Geographic and recently […]
In my continued search for authenticity, truth and the origins of the world, I revisit my observations from a 2017 trip to the cities, villages and major archaeological sites of historic Armenia. I was mainly […]
Between heaven and earth lies the majestic Mount Khustup, towering 10,500 feet and watchfully guarding the southernmost Armenian province of Syunik. Each corner of Armenia has its unique magical aura, bridging the timeless thousand-year-old ruins […]
In May 2014, I was traveling from Van to Kars with my wife and a group of close friends. Not long after passing the northeast-most corner of Lake Van, I was looking up at the […]
Introduction by Weekly columnist Stepan Piligian: Andy Daquesian is from the southern Connecticut area and active in the Armenian community. A longtime contributor to the metro New York area, he is also very dedicated to […]
This past summer, my wife June and I traveled to Armenia. As I sat to recount this unbelievably rewarding trip, I found myself at a loss. What is the message I want to convey to […]
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