Diaspora History from Armenian Listing
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Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
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Armenian-British soldier killed at Battle of the Somme
The Somme remembers: An Armenian son lost in the First World War
Second Lieutenant Aganoor John Aganoor, born in London to an Armenian father, was killed in action on September 15, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Aganoor, 25, was the son of Petrus Basil Aganoor, a successful businessman and secretary of the Anglo-Armenian
Last Armenian Genocide Survivor Dies at 112
The Three-Body Problem
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, believed to be the last surviving witness of the Armenian Genocide, died at age 112. Born in 1914 in Aintep (modern-day Gaziantep, Turkey), Vartanian fled the genocide with her family, eventually settling in Boston after stops in Syria and Lebanon. Va
How Repeated Images of Genocide Lose Their Power
I recognize it before I see it
An essay in The Armenian Weekly examines how the repeated use of documentary photographs from the Armenian Genocide has dulled their emotional impact. The author reflects on Israel's recent Cabinet recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the media's use of iconic images—includin
Armenian Cypriots Navigate History, Identity, and Recognition
Neither Empowered nor Erased: Armenian Cypriots and the Politics of Recognition
An essay in The Armenian Weekly examines the Armenian community in Cyprus, tracing its presence from the fourth century through modern times. The article documents how Armenians arrived through Byzantine resettlement policies, established themselves as a commercial and intellectu
Armenian Immigrant's Letter Found at Statue of Liberty
Message in a bottle
A fictional narrative published in The Armenian Weekly depicts the discovery of a handwritten letter from an Armenian immigrant hidden in rocks near the Statue of Liberty. The letter, written from the perspective of an Armenian orphan who survived the 1915 Armenian Genocide, refl
Israel Recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey, Azerbaijan Respond Negatively
Pashinyan, Erdogan and Aliyev are unhappy with Israel’s recognition of the genocide
Israel's Cabinet of Ministers formally recognized the Armenian Genocide on June 28, 2026, ending decades of denial and evasion. The Armenian Weekly analysis notes that Israel's decision, like other countries' recognitions, reflects geopolitical interests rather than moral conside
Israeli Knesset's Armenian Genocide Recognition Criticized
Armenian Genocide recognition used as political scoring card
The Armenian Weekly published commentary criticizing Israel's Knesset resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide, arguing the move represents political opportunism rather than genuine acknowledgment. The article suggests the Israeli government's timing—coinciding with deteriora
Yerevan Exhibition Marks 80th Anniversary of Great Repatriation
Hope and Disappointment: Yerevan Exhibition Dedicated to Great Repatriation
The History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan has opened a new exhibition titled "Armenia: Open Door" commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Repatriation. The exhibition features memoirs and personal accounts, including materials from Anna Semirjyan, offering visitors insight
Analysis: Israel's Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Israel and the Weaponization of the Armenian Genocide
An opinion piece from Massis Post examines Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, questioning the motivations behind the acknowledgment. The article argues that Israeli recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide—in which Ottoman forces killed approximately 1.5 million Arme
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Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, Armenian Genocide Survivor, Dies at 111
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, one of the last Armenian Genocide survivors, dies at 111
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, one of the last surviving Armenian Genocide witnesses, died at age 111. Born in Ainteb, she was forced to flee with her family at age 8 during the 1915 genocide, eventually settling in Aleppo, Syria. There she married violinist and composer Hovannes V
Mary Vardanyan, Armenian Genocide Survivor, Dies at 112
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last survivors of Armenian Genocide, dies at 112
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last known survivors of the Armenian Genocide, has died at age 112. Born in Aintab, Cilicia, Vardanyan's earliest memories were shaped by the genocide. She and her family sought refuge in Aleppo, where she continued practicing traditional carpet weaving
Armenian-American Family History Traces Immigrant Experience
‘A Willingness of the Heart’
A personal essay explores one Armenian-American family's experience navigating between Old World tradition and American assimilation in the 20th century. The author reflects on memories of his immigrant grandparents, Levon Nazareth Bohjalian from Kayseri and Haigoohi Sherinian fr