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📜 Diaspora History

Wolfgang Gust, Genocide Historian, Dies at 91

Wolfgang Gust, Renowned Journalist and Historian of the Armenian Genocide, Dies at 91 (1935–2026)

Wolfgang Gust, a prominent German journalist and historian specializing in the Armenian Genocide, has died at age 91. Gust was widely recognized for his extensive research and documentation of the 1915 genocide, including his work on Ottoman archives and historical records. His s

Massis PostJun 14, 20261 min read
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Hetq Remembers Monte Melkonian's Life and Legacy

About Identity and Belonging. In Memory of Monte Melkonian

Hetq published a commemorative piece reflecting on the life and identity of Monte Melkonian, the Armenian-American military figure and activist. The article explores themes of belonging and identity in the context of Melkonian's biography and historical significance to the Armeni

HetqJun 13, 20261 min read
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Archival records identify Glendale's earliest Armenian settler

Glendale’s earliest known Armenian settler

Archival research has identified Megerdich James Normart as Glendale's first known Armenian settler, arriving in the Tropico area—now south Glendale—in 1896, 15 years earlier than previously documented residents. Normart, originally surnamed Yanikian, purchased 10 acres of land o

The Armenian WeeklyJun 12, 20261 min read
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Imagined Conversation With Rev. Aharon Shirajian, Armenian Orphanage Founder

In conversation with ‘Hayrig,’ father to Armenian orphans

A novelist preparing to write about her grandfather, an Armenian genocide survivor, reflects on Rev. Aharon Shirajian, the Armenian Evangelical priest who founded and directed the Armenian Orphanage of Aleppo. Between 1915 and 1924, the orphanage sheltered thousands of Armenian c

The Armenian WeeklyJun 12, 20261 min read
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Christopher Oscanyan's 1835 lectures launched Armenian American public life

The origins of Armenian American public life: Christopher Oscanyan’s 1835 lectures

A historical article examines the origins of Armenian American public engagement through the story of Christopher Oscanyan, a young Armenian who arrived in New York in 1834 to attend what is now New York University. In fall 1835, at age 17, Oscanyan delivered a lecture on "Educat

The Armenian WeeklyJun 12, 20261 min read
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Armenian pioneers shaped American theater and arts

Armenian arts in America: From Broadway pioneers to today’s rising voices

From Broadway's early 1900s to today, Armenian Americans have made significant contributions to theater, film, music and opera. The Armenian Weekly published the first in a series examining Armenian arts in America's 250th anniversary year. Early pioneers include actress Flora Za

The Armenian WeeklyJun 11, 20261 min read
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Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 Claims Armenian Lives

The Hartford circus fire of 1944: The day the clowns cried

On July 6, 1944, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tent in Hartford, Connecticut caught fire during a performance, killing at least 167 people and injuring over 700 in one of the deadliest disasters in U.S. history. Among the victims was Alice Anna Boyajian, an Armeni

The Armenian WeeklyJun 10, 20261 min read
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Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians Seek Citizenship After Displacement

Applications for Armenian Citizenship by Displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians Increase Since January 1

Applications for Armenian citizenship among displaced residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have increased significantly since January 1, according to reporting from Yerevan. The surge reflects the ongoing displacement of Armenians from the region following recent developments. Armenian

Massis PostJun 10, 20261 min read
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Late Scholar's Book on Armenian Revolutionary Federation Published

Late Garabet K. Moumdjian’s Book “The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism In The Ottoman Empire, 1895-1908” Published

Bloomsbury Press has published a posthumous academic work by Dr. Garabet K. Moumdjian titled "The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism In The Ottoman Empire, 1895-1908." The book examines the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's role during a critical period in

Massis PostJun 6, 20261 min read
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Moses Gulesian: Armenian Immigrant Who Shaped Boston

An acquired American: The contributions and patriotism of Moses Hadji Gulesian

Moses Hadji Gulesian (1863-1951), an Armenian immigrant from Marash, rose from poverty to become a prominent Boston businessman, philanthropist, and patriot. Arriving in the United States in 1883 ahead of major Armenian migration waves, Gulesian built a successful copper business

The Armenian WeeklyJun 5, 20261 min read
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International research project examines Artsakh Armenian displacement

Study examines consequences of Artsakh Armenian displacement

An international team of researchers has launched the Artsakh Displacement and Identity Project to study the long-term social, cultural and identity consequences faced by Armenians displaced from Artsakh following the 2020-23 conflict and September 2023 events. Led by Tessa Hofma

The Armenian WeeklyJun 4, 20261 min read
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Late Scholar's Book on ARF and Ottoman Constitutionalism Published

Late Garabet K. Moumdjian’s book on ARF constitutionalism in the Ottoman Empire published

Bloomsbury Press has published "The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism in the Ottoman Empire, 1895-1908," a posthumous work by scholar Garabet K. Moumdjian. The book, part of the "Armenians in the Modern and Early Modern World" series, examines the complex re

The Armenian WeeklyJun 4, 20261 min read
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