Podmootiun

02/01/2025

Shnorhavor Nor Dari! Shnorhavor Amanor! Happy New Year to all our listeners and fans. While we haven't had as many episodes as previous years, we want to thank everyone who listened and welcome our new listeners! Thanks for joining us on this journey through Armenian history!

New year new episodes coming up. Here's to a great 2025!

03/12/2024

You’ve heard of Vartan Mamigonian. You may even know about Vahan Mamigonian. But what about the rest of the family? We talk about the mysterious origins of the family and how their story interweaves with Armenian history. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun).

Episode 40 - The Mamigonian Family. You’ve heard of Vartan Mamigonian. You may even know about Vahan Mamigonian. But what about the rest of the family? We talk about the mysterious origins of the fami

08/11/2024

Our latest episode: Khrimian Hayrig. An outspoken voice for the Armenians in the late Ottoman Empire, find out why Khrimian Hayrig is a beloved Catholicos and why he’s famous for his speech entitled “The Paper Ladle.”

Episode 39 - Khrimian Hayrig. An outspoken voice for the Armenians in the late Ottoman Empire, find out why Khrimian Hayrig is a beloved Catholicos and why he’s famous for his speech entitled “The Pap

02/10/2024

After a long break, we're back!
We talk about Armenian coins with our first guest, Dr. Chuck Hajinian from the Armenian Numismatic & Antiquities Society. We discuss the history of Armenian coins, what they tell us about our heritage and our past, and how it’s easier to own a piece of history than you might think. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun).
You may find Podlootiun on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or listen here 🎧 https://soundcloud.com/user-14228930/episode-38-armenian-coins?si=24ddeade211a4e17a815a90a2081c3e8&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&fbclid=IwY2xjawFqNWxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbFGEkw25MtdUvfiuPF8ZnUBU1gJ3ZwZYbeVbRciokaqIN3l5Hj3nPHc5w_aem_u7CJ3SfvLnmzb8KUcSAnhw

01/10/2024

After a long break, we're back!

We talk about Armenian coins with our first guest, Dr. Chuck Hajinian from the Armenian Numismatic & Antiquities Society. We discuss the history of Armenian coins, what they tell us about our heritage and our past, and how it’s easier to own a piece of history than you might think. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun).

Episode 38 - Armenian Coins. We talk about Armenian coins with our first guest, Dr. Chuck Hajinian from the Armenian Numismatic & Antiquities Society (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wkwvPQXXn6Q1th5h

13/03/2024

Today we celebrate the birthday of Yeghishe Charents, one of the greatest poets in Armenian literature. Listen to episode 33 of Podmootiun to learn more about Charents , his complicated life and an amazing legacy.
Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N0TBfhMsAPovWC9f3YxfZ?si=QL5Yl_dZQnyYH6dyQXzYiQ
Image credit: Armenia

29/02/2024

King Pap... Not to be confused with King Bob the Minion
He is one of the most interesting characters of Armenian history. His legacy is still a subject of study and more understanding.
Listen to the episode here: https://shorturl.at/krvP5
You may find Podmootiun on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

31/01/2024

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. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review (which helps more people find Podmootiun).

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. G

31/12/2023

We want to thank all our 2023 listeners. Here's to a great year of Armenian history podcasting in 2024!

Happy New Year! Shnorhavor Nor Dari!

28/12/2023

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. Are you from New Julfa? Tell us more about it!

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