The Christian Holocaust: How the Armenian Genocide Became the First Great Atrocity of the 20th Century

Armenian Genocide History

In-depth explorations of the Genocide of 1915 – 1923, including causes, key moments, historical context, and international response.

Historic New York Times headline from September 10, 1895, reading “Another Armenian Holocaust,” reporting on burned Armenian villages and anti-Christian violence in the Ottoman Empire.

The Christian Holocaust: How the Armenian Genocide Became the First Great Atrocity of the 20th Century

Before the world learned to name evil with the word Holocaust, the term was already used to describe the annihilation of a Christian people — the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire. In the early 20th century, journalists, missionaries, and diplomats referred to what they witnessed as a Christian holocaust, a catastrophe of biblical scale that […]

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This iconic sculpture at the Matenadaran in Yerevan honors Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet, symbolizing Armenia’s enduring legacy of literacy and cultural preservation.

A Digital Resurrection: Armenia to Share Its Ancient Manuscripts with the World — For Free

In the chaos and horror of the Armenian Genocide, as families were forced from their homes and lives were shattered, many survivors managed to protect what little they could. Among the most treasured were ancient books and handwritten manuscripts — tucked into clothing, hidden in bundles, and smuggled across deserts. These texts weren’t just paper

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Stanford students holding candles around a symbolic reconstruction of the Tzitzernagapert Armenian Genocide Memorial during a nighttime vigil.

A Night of Remembrance and Resilience: Stanford Armenian Students Association Commemorates the Armenian Genocide

Stanford, CA – Under the twilight glow of Meyers Green, Armenian and non-Armenian students gathered on the evening of April 23rd to commemorate the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 – 1923. The poignant event, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Armenian community at Stanford, was organized by the groundbreaking

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