If it wasn’t for a Zoom conference, organized by the Armenian International Women Association, I would not have known about our first Armenian female novelist, Srpuhi Dussap—née Vahanian.
Shemmassian’s Book Examines the History of the Armenians of Musa Dagh
Vahram Shemmassian, head of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge, explores the history of Armenian resistance in the Musa Dagh region of the Ottoman Empire in his latest book
Dr. Vahram Shemmassian to Virtually Discuss New Book on Armenians of Musa Dagh
Dr. Vahram Shemmassian, Director of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge, will speak about his new book “The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915.”
Garin Angoghinian’s Book of Armenian Haikus Published in Yerevan
Dear Bed Books (Տիռ պետ պըքս) announced the publication of Garin Angoghinian’s book of haikus, “Հայերէն հայքու” (“Hayeren Haiku” – “Armenian Haiku”).
Two Books by Hakop Karapents Translated into Farsi
Coinciding with the ninety-fifth birth anniversary of prolific Diaspora Armenian writer Hakob Karapents, two publishing houses in Iran have announced the release in Farsi of his works.
Library of Congress Corrects ‘Armenian Massacres’ Heading to ‘Armenian Genocide’
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, said that books and other resources currently cataloged under the subject heading “Armenian Massacres” will be referenced as the “Armenian Genocide.”
Aurora Mardiganian’s ‘Ravished Armenia’ to be Republished
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative will support the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute in its unprecedented efforts to republish “Ravished Armenia” by Aurora Mardiganian with additional references and explanatory notes.
Der Matossian’s Book on First Republic of Armenia Published
Fresno-An edited volume by Bedross Der Matossian, with a preface by Richard G. Hovannisian, titled The First Republic of Armenia (1918-1920) on its Centenary: Politics, Gender, and Diplomacy has just been published.
Heghnar Zeitlian Watenpaugh Wins NEH Grant for Book on Ani
Dr. Heghnar Zeitlian Watenpaugh has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to research and write a book on the medieval Armenian city of Ani
Amazon Halts Sale of Armenian Genocide Denial Book
In recent weeks we have seen and heard much about the need to address the historical vestiges of tyranny. For some it might mean taking down statues of confederate leaders, the renaming of sports franchises, or the rebranding of Aunt Jemima pancake syrup