Vordan Karmir - Armenian Cochineal
Even in ancient times, the carmine paint Vordan Karmir, extracted from the Ararat cochineal, was considered a true miracle. Surprisingly resistant and safe for health, it was used in various areas of life: spinning, weaving, cooking, medicine, art and science. Neither the time, nor aggressive...
Tan - Traditional Armenian Refreshing Savory Yogurt-Based Beverage
Tan is a traditional Armenian savory beverage made from Matsun. Tan perfectly quenches thirst in the heat, and thanks to salt it also helps to replenish salt losses by the body, which is far from superfluous on hot days. It is believed that Tan is...
Armenian Actors Of Hollywood: Marco Khan (Marco Khanlian)
Actor Marco Khanlian, aka Marco Khan starred in many famous Hollywood films: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End”, “10,000 BC”, “God Is Not Dead”, "Straw Dolls”, “Camp X-Ray”, “Don't Mess with the Zohan”, “Iron Man”, “Las Vegas”,...
Armenians On Gold Coins Of The Byzantine Empire
Although Armenia was only a part of the Byzantine Empire, many Armenians became extremely successful during its existence. Armenians were represented in all spheres of Byzantine life: from bishops, architects, generals and even emperors. ...
Lahmajoun - Armenian Pizza
Lahmajoun is a great on-the-go dish and comfort food you didn’t know you were missing while traveling in Armenia! Lahmajoun is essentially a thin flatbread that is baked with a deliciously spiced ground lamb and vegetables mixture. Many people like to fold it up and...
The Submerged 16th Century Church Of St. Karapet In The Tolors Reservoir
In the village of Tolors, in Syunik Province of Armenia, there is an exceptional monument of the 16th century, the church of St. Karapet, which is literally submerged in the waters of the Tolors Reservoir. Depending on the season, you can sail to the church...
Armenia - The Best City In Colombia
Armenia is one of the cleanest and most beautiful cities in Colombia. The city was founded on October 14, 1889 by a group of Armenian immigrants and named after the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion, and the place known as Heaven...
Sacred Places Of Armenia - The Desire Stone “Tsak Kar” (Stone With A Hole)
The pagan shrine “Tsak Kar” is one of the least known sights of Armenia. According to a legend, you need to squeeze through the hole one (or three) times and make a wish, then it will certainly come true. At first glance, it seems that...
“Hrazdan” Bread
There are many types of Armenian bread, and the “Hrazdan” bread is one of the most tastiest. In Armenia, there is the city of Hrazdan, from where the popular among Armenians bread “Hrazdan” came out - soft, lush and fragrant! ...
The Lion Of Venice: Symbol Of Magnificence And Power Came From Armenian Kingdom Of Cilicia
Did you know, that the ancient bronze winged lion sculpture standing on the pillar in the Piazza San Marco in Venice, which came to symbolize the city - arrived from the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the 12th century?...