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When We Dead Awaken: Australia, New Zealand, and the Armenian Genocide

When We Dead Awaken: Australia, New Zealand, and the Armenian Genocide

When We Dead Awaken draws two landmark historical events together. James Robins explores the accounts of Anzac Prisoners of War who witnessed the genocide, the experiences of soldiers who risked their lives to defend refugees, and Australia and New Zealand’s participation in the enormous post-war Armenian relief movement.

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Armenia in 3D: Democracy, Security, and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World

Armenia in 3D: Democracy, Security, and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World

The distinguished panel of Laurence Broers, Anna Ohanyan, Kristin Cavoukian, and Richard Giragosian, moderated by NAASR director of academic affairs Marc Mamigonian present the publication Armenia's Velvet Revolution as well as discuss the promise and the peril facing Armenia’s democratic consolidation, in light of the new post-war realities in the country and the region.

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The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915

The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915

The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915 is a comprehensive history of the people of Musa Dagh, who rose to prominence with their resistance the Genocide in 1915. Dr. Vahram Shemmassian has presented a thorough analysis of the social, cultural, religious, educational, political, and economic history of the six villages which constitute Musa Dagh.

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Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh): The Ceasefire and What Happens Next

Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh): The Ceasefire and What Happens Next

Sunday, November 22, 2020, 1:00pm (Eastern) On Zoom and the NAASR YouTube channel Armenian Studies.FEATURINGMR. ROBERT AVETISYAN, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the United StatesDR. ANTRANIG KASBARIAN, Director of Development, Tufenkian FoundationDR. ANNA OHANYAN, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Stonehill CollegeMODERATORMARC A. MAMIGONIAN, Director of Academic Affairs, NAASRCO-SPONSORSNational Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)/ Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Lecture Series on Contemporary Armenian IssuesSociety for Armenian Studies (SAS)

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The Armenian Cultural Heritage of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)

The Armenian Cultural Heritage of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
CHRISTINA MARANCI, Dadian-Oztemel Professor of Armenian Art and Architecture, Tufts University

PRESENTERS
PATRICK DONABEDIAN, Faculty Member, Histoire de l'art et archéologie, Aix-Marseille Université
TAMARA MINASYAN, Matenadaran/Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (with translation by Sona Baloyan)
HAMLET PETROSYAN, Head of the Department of Cultural Studies of Yerevan State University and Head of Artsakh Archaeological Expedition

Photos: 13th century fresco from Dadivank' (Shahen Mkrtchian, Treasures of Artsakh

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