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Historian Taner Akçam Announces New Book on Armenian Genocide
Taner Akçam Announces Book on the “New History of the Armenian Genocide”
Historian and sociologist Taner Akçam has announced an upcoming book titled "New History of the Armenian Genocide," according to Massis Post. Akçam, a leading scholar on the 1915 Armenian Genocide, has long been recognized for his research examining the Ottoman Empire's systemati
Haigazian and Hairenik Press Launch Armenian Memory Book Series
Haigazian University Press and Hairenik Press launch Armenian memory book series
Haigazian University Press and Hairenik Press have launched the Armenian Memory Book Series with the publication of "My Native Village: Okhou" by Parounag Topalian, a 1943 Armenian-language account now available in English translation. The book reconstructs life in an Ottoman Arm
Turkish Leader Denies Ottoman, Turkish Mass Atrocities
Erdogan’s denial of genocide attracts more attention to Turkish mass crimes
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's June 30 speech denying genocide and mass crimes in Turkish history has drawn scrutiny from scholars and advocacy organizations. Erdogan claimed that "our history contains no genocide, no massacres, no oppression, and no colonialism," asser
Workshop on Istanbul's Armenian Printers Opens in Yerevan
Workshop Dedicated to Istanbul’s Armenian Printers Opens in Yerevan
A two-day workshop examining the history and legacy of Armenian printers in Istanbul has opened in Yerevan. The workshop, titled "Istanbul's Armenian Printers," focuses on the significant contributions Armenian printing communities made to Ottoman-era Istanbul, a major center of
Soviet Fighters Down U.S. Spy Plane Over Armenia in 1958
Deadly Cold War Clash: Soviet MiG-17 Fighters Down U.S. Spy Plane Over Armenia
During the Cold War, Soviet and American military aircraft engaged in two separate incidents over Armenian airspace in 1958. The first clash occurred on June 27, followed by a second confrontation on September 2. Soviet MiG-17 fighter jets downed a U.S. spy plane during these enc
Gabriel Sundukyan's architectural designs in 19th-century Derbent
Gabriel Sundukyan’s architectural legacy in Derbent
Gabriel Sundukyan, the renowned Armenian playwright and writer, designed the Church of the Holy Savior in Derbent during his exile in the 1850s. Construction of the church, located in the city's Armenian quarter, began around 1860 and was completed in 1871, with a bell tower adde
How Armenian-American Communities Built Enduring Institutions
The loss of community churches: Prosperity has a price
An Armenian Weekly article traces the formation of Armenian-American community infrastructure in the early 20th century, using the Indian Orchard, Massachusetts community as a case study. The article describes how Armenian immigrants initially arrived as single men seeking work i
Scholars Refute Azerbaijani 'Albanization' Claims Over Artsakh
Silence is complicity: Who will protect the sanctuaries of Artsakh?
An article from The Armenian Weekly examines Azerbaijan's "Albanization" thesis, which claims Christian monuments in Artsakh belong to the historical Caucasian Albanian state rather than Armenian civilization. The piece argues this narrative is used to justify the erasure of Arme
Armenian Heritage Park Celebrates Immigration and Resilience in Boston
Armenian Heritage Park: A living tribute through public art
Armenian Heritage Park, located on Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway between Faneuil Hall and the North End, serves as a public art installation and gathering space honoring Armenian heritage and the broader immigrant experience. Dedicated in 2012, the park features an iconic abstra
Jerusalem Patriarchate Objects to Removed Genocide Resolution
Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Slams Removal of Genocide Proposal from Knesset Vote; Blames Azerbaijani Pressure
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned the removal of a genocide recognition proposal from a Knesset vote, attributing the decision to Azerbaijani pressure on Israeli lawmakers. In a formal statement, the Patriarchate called on Israel and Turkey to officially recogn
Armenian Musicians Shape American Popular Music History
Armenian Arts in America: From chart-toppers to jazz innovators
Armenians have made significant contributions to American music across multiple genres, according to a feature in The Armenian Weekly marking America's 250th anniversary. The article highlights pioneering figures including Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who co-wrote Rosemary Clooney's 195
Declassified U.S. Documents Reveal 1958 Soviet-American Aircraft Incident
1958: Soviet Fighter Jets Clash with U.S. Aircraft Over Armenia
Recently declassified U.S. government documents from the Biden administration have shed new light on a 1958 plane crash involving an encounter between Soviet fighter jets and American aircraft over Armenia. The incident, largely obscured from public view for decades, offers histo