October Narratives
A compilation of individual voices, experiences and narratives that are personal offerings to the collective to relate to, negate or ponder upon.
Waiting for the Flight to Baku
At Dubai Airport, a Yerevan-bound flight boards beside one for Baku. Karena Avedissian writes about how an outburst from a fellow Armenian traveler reflects the lingering trauma of war and ethnic cleansing.
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On the Road in Armenia
Embarking on a journey through Armenia, Daniel Tahmazyan blends personal reflections with historical and cultural insights. From sacred monasteries to forgotten villages, he explores the rugged beauty, spiritual depth, and enduring connection to homeland.
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The Last of the New Berlins
In this deeply moving essay, Alexander Thatcher describes his search for "the New Berlin"—a city with the raw energy of Weimar Berlin, attracting young intellectuals and creatives in search of tumult. From Istanbul and Belgrade to Ozurgeti and Tbilisi, he follows this allure of instability, cultural magnetism and self-discovery.
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Stereotypical Armenians and Armenian Stereotypes in Film
With a spotlight on Sean Baker’s film "Anora" that won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this year, Sona Karapoghosyan examines how evolving yet often reductive depictions in American cinema shape perceptions and cultural narratives about Armenians.
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Tech Matters [Creative Tech]
Beyond Borders [Politics]
Drawing on personal experience with the region’s revolutions, conflicts and transformations, Olesya brings you Beyond Borders—a column exploring how decisions made in one corner of the South Caucasus impact all who live there.
Olesya Vartanyan
Oct 18, 2024
Unleashed [Opinion]
