Episode 37 - King Pap. He made an appearance in our episode on Arshak II, but now we’re telling his story. His reign was only about 5 years, but there’s plenty of Persians, Romans, and Mamikonians. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 36 - Nor Julfa. Also called Nor Jugha and New Julfa, this city in Iran has an interesting story and history. We talk about the original city of Julfa in Nakhichevan, why Shah Abbas moved over a hundred thousand Armenians to be near his imperial capital, and how some Armenian families of New Julfa became known even in the Far East. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 35 - Sayat Nova. Gusan, troubadour, itinerant bard. We talk about the life, loves and music of one of our greatest poets. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 34 - Queen Zabel. As the daughter of Levon the Great, and grandmother to a grand total of 5 kings, this Cilician queen is the only Armenian queen to make it onto a coin. But despite leaving quite a legacy, her life wasn’t exactly easy. We cover it all on this episode, including who Gundstable was. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 33 - Yeghishe Charents. Who was Yeghishe Charents? We were both surprised to learn the answer. Living during the pivotal and chaotic world of the early 20th Century, Charents captured the spirit of the Armenian people in his poetry. He also suffered a lot. We cover it all in this episode. What’s your favorite Charents poem? Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 32 - Coronation of Levon the Great. In this episode we talk about the coronation of the first king of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia in January of 1198 AD. Find out about the events that lead to this crowning, why he’s called “the king of great works”, and why Barbarossa plays a role in Armenian history. Check out our Facebook page for a picture of a Levon the Great coronation tram, updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 31 - Erebuni. This Bronze Age fortress not only overlooks Yerevan, it’s the reason the modern Armenian capital is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Founded in 782 BC by the Urartian king Argishti, this is the story of Yerevan long before they built the Cascade. Have you been to the museum at Erebuni? Share your experience on our Facebook page. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun ..read more

Episode 29 - Being Armenian-American. Our hosts tell us their experiences of being Armenians who live in America, and what it means to them. Plus, we talk about food, culture, pronouncing Armenian last names, what it’s like to grow up Armenian in a small community, and why the Armenians didn’t invent baseball. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review ..read more

Episode 28 - Arshak II. A beautiful queen, an angry Persian shah, and the Castle of Oblivion—the story of this Armenian king is so tragic, it has its own opera. With a vibrant cast of characters and many twists and turns, it starts out as a story about an Armenian king who has to keep the Romans and Persians happy and ends up as a haunting precursor for the Battle of Avarayr. But it’s not all sad. What’s your favorite part of Arshak’s story?Leave a comment on our Facebook page. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review ..read more

Episode 27 - City of Ani. The City of 1,001 Churches, Ani was a medieval Armenian capital on the Silk Road. Now, it’s a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, famous for its impressive ruins, and a popular girl’s name. The site of Ani is now in Turkey, but did you know it’s only 400 meters from the Armenian border? If you know an Ani, you should listen to this episode. Leave a comment on our Facebook page. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review ..read more