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Read more about the article The Haykazuni Dynasty: Armenia’s Earliest Royal Tradition

The Haykazuni Dynasty: Armenia’s Earliest Royal Tradition

  • Post author:Azat Hay
  • Post published:August 31, 2026
  • Post category:Ancient Armenia/History

The Haykazuni tradition traces Armenia’s earliest rulers from Hayk through Aram and Ara the Beautiful. Its importance lies at the intersection of royal genealogy, mythology, and Armenian historical memory.

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Read more about the article When Van Fell: Armenian Refugees and the Road to the Caucasus

When Van Fell: Armenian Refugees and the Road to the Caucasus

  • Post author:Andre Sahakian
  • Post published:August 28, 2026
  • Post category:History

After surviving the Defense of Van, more than 100,000 Armenians were forced eastward in 1915 as the Caucasus front shifted again. Their journey became one of the defining refugee movements of the Armenian Genocide.

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Read more about the article Van 1915: Armenian Self-Defense and the Struggle for Survival

Van 1915: Armenian Self-Defense and the Struggle for Survival

  • Post author:Andre Sahakian
  • Post published:April 2, 2026
  • Post category:History

In spring 1915, Armenians in Van organized an urban self-defense as violence spread across the province. For weeks, fighters and civilians maintained a coordinated resistance until outside forces reached the city.

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Read more about the article What Is Armenia’s Real Name? The Story of Hayastan (Հայաստան)

What Is Armenia’s Real Name? The Story of Hayastan (Հայաստան)

  • Post author:Azat Hay
  • Post published:September 4, 2025
  • Post category:Education & Language Preservation/Heritage & Legacy

Most people around the world know the country as Armenia, but ask any Armenian and they will tell you that their homeland is called Hayastan (Հայաստան). This distinction is more…

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Read more about the article The Meaning Behind What Armenians Call Themselves

The Meaning Behind What Armenians Call Themselves

  • Post author:Azat Hay
  • Post published:September 2, 2025
  • Post category:Culture & Traditions/Identity

Armenians do not call themselves ‘Armenians’ — they say Hay, their land Hayastan, and their culture Haykakan. These words reveal the true roots of identity

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Read more about the article An Ancient Witness: The Armenian Church in World Religious History

An Ancient Witness: The Armenian Church in World Religious History

  • Post author:Azat Hay
  • Post published:August 17, 2025
  • Post category:Heritage & Legacy/Religious Art & Symbols

The Early Roots of Armenian Christianity The Armenian Apostolic Church occupies a special place in world religious history as one of the most ancient Christian institutions. In 301 AD, Armenia…

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Read more about the article Faith, Art, and Language: Cultural Pillars of an Ancient Nation

Faith, Art, and Language: Cultural Pillars of an Ancient Nation

  • Post author:Azat Hay
  • Post published:August 9, 2025
  • Post category:Heritage & Legacy/Religious Art & Symbols

From intricately carved sacred symbols to the timeless beauty of the Armenian alphabet, Armenia’s heritage tells a story of faith, resilience, and cultural pride.

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  • The Haykazuni Dynasty: Armenia’s Earliest Royal Tradition
  • When Van Fell: Armenian Refugees and the Road to the Caucasus
  • Van 1915: Armenian Self-Defense and the Struggle for Survival
  • What Is Armenia’s Real Name? The Story of Hayastan (Հայաստան)
  • The Meaning Behind What Armenians Call Themselves

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