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First Yerevan to Van Flight Takes Place

For a brief 35 minutes, it was as if the closed border between Turkey and Armenia did not exist: a direct flight took off in Yerevan and landed in Van, the first of its kind. It was an unprecedente...

Armenians Gather to Protest Being Labelled Filthy

  On the evening of January 8th 2018, Comedian and host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah was accused of referring to Armenians as “filthy” in a joke made during his show.       The Glendale Police ...

The World to Come: Q&A With Hip Hop Artist Danny Krikorian

Music is the only thing that really makes sense to Danny K. The Riyadh-born hip hop artist and producer based in Florida who is both Syrian and Armenian recently released his self-produced debut a...

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Longing for Home: Bolsahay in Diaspora

Whether at home or abroad, I’ve never considered myself anything other than Armenian. However, within the fragmented and politically polarizing climate of the diaspora, I’ve come to learn that thi...

Armenian Zoomorphia

Ancient Armenian manuscripts were adorned with fantastical creatures to attract the reader.  They were also featured on the exterior of monasteries.     ARMENIAN ZOOMORPHIA🐍⚡ Design...

Q&A with Armenian Author and Translator Ara Baliozian

Born in Athens, Greece and educated in Venice, Italy, Baliozian lives in Kitchener, Canada and is the recipient of many prizes and grants for his literary work.

Armenian Christmas Gifts for Babies and Kids

Looking for Armenian Christmas gifts for babies and kids? Little Ararat has you covered. From the Noah's Ark baby onesie to knitted Mount Ararat toddler sweaters, and a Vana the Cat t-sh...

How to Have a Very Kebabylonian Christmas

Looking for gifts for your Middle Eastern friends? Kebabylon is here for all gift giving needs. Kebabylon is a digital kingdom by Ara the Rat for all kebab-eating nations in the Middle East and...

Ara the Rat Gift Guide for the Armenian Holiday Season

Whether you're shopping for your favorite Armenian or Armenophile, here's a gift guide to help you choose the best presents from Ara the Rat, from Armenian sweaters, Armenian alphabet earrings to s...