Podmootiun: The Armenian History Podcast

Dec 01 2024 40 ep. 39 mins 38
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The Armenian History Podcast. Father Tadeos Barseghyan and Peter Hajinian are two friends who found that every time they got together, they’d end up talking about Armenian history. There must be other people that also talk about Armenian history, they said. So they started this podcast. Podmootiun is a pun based on the Armenian word for “history”— “badmutiun.”

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Episode 40 Mamigonian Family

Dec 01 2024 45 mins  
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 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 39 Khrimian Hayrig

Nov 06 2024 52 mins  
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 Paper Ladle.” 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).

Episode 38 Armenian Coins

Oct 01 2024 51 mins  
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/). 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. Get updates and m

Episode 37 King Pap

Jan 31 2024 52 mins  
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).

Episode 36 Nor Julfa

Dec 28 2023 33 mins  
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/po

Episode 35 Sayat Nova

Nov 29 2023 35 mins  
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).

Episode 34 Queen Zabel

Aug 17 2023 33 mins  
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

Episode 33 Yeghishe Charents

Jul 10 2023 46 mins  
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/podmoot

Episode 32 Coronation Of Levon The Great

Mar 30 2023 45 mins  
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

Episode 31 Erebuni

Feb 17 2023 31 mins  
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 u