Glimpse: Lives of 19th Century Armenian Women
In “A History of Armenian Women’s Writing, 1880-1922,” author Victoria Rowe discusses novelist Zabel Yesayian’s impressions of the lives of Armenian women in the 1880s and 1890s. “In her autobiography,
The Khohanotz: Pumpkin Pie, Middle East Style
What do you do when you’re craving pie in the fall (could have fooled me, Los Angeles) and want to snack on dates at the same time? Combine them of
Armenian Rapper Draws Criticism With Violent Photos
JUNE 23, 2011 In a country that is still coming to terms with domestic violence issues, particularity sexual abuse aimed against women, Armenian-American rapper Sako Balasanyan, better known by his
The Big Picture: Armenia’s Vernissage in Mobile
At Vernissage, Armenia’s iconic outdoor market, you can find everything from kitschy souvenirs targeted towards Armenian Diasporans, who visit the country in droves for summer holidays, to handmade khachkars (stone
iTetr, Armenian Keyboard App is Released for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
Much to the delight of fans wanting to communicate in Armenian on their iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, U.S-based app workshop FunCraft has released the iTetr Armenian Keyboard, available for
Another Look: Street Dogs in Armenia
Last week, we ran a story about the street dog situation in Armenia (See: Saving the Street Dogs of Armenia) and how a dedicated group of activists are trying their
The Big Picture: Armenia, in Black and White
A short look into life and scenery in Armenia through black and white: All photos by L. Aghajanian/© ianyan mag
Infographic: The Importance of Armenian Genocide Recognition
On April 24, members of the Armenian Diaspora gathered in cities across the world to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the 1915 Ottoman Turk slaughter of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians.
The Big Picture: Armenia, in Faces and Stories
Armenian faces are hard to miss. The same is true with the greater population of the region known as the Caucasus. Their intricate lines tell stories like the rings on
The Big Picture: Persian New Year or Nowruz
Marking the first day of Spring, Nowruz is celebrated not only by Iran and the Iranian Diaspora, but in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The celebrations include Spring cleaning, visits