Dr. Richard Hovannisian is a historian, author, and professor emeritus at UCLA. He is a pioneer in Armenian studies and has contributed immensely to Armenian academia.

After listening to this podcast, you will better understand Armenia in history, the First Republic of Armenia, the importance of independence, and much more.

Music: "Tamzara" by Tamzai Noe

Dr. Artyom Tonoyan is a sociologist researching politics in the Southern Caucasus and the intersection of religion and nationalism. He recently published his new book called "Black Garden Aflame: The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in the Soviet and Russian Press," which can be bought here:

https://www.eastviewpress.com/resources/books/black-garden-aflame/

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1879944553/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_2HARY68RM4FN9PCP35PZ

Music: "Tamzara" by Tamzai Noe

Narek Amirkhanyan is the host of the Rearrange podcast and the COO of a fast-growing data company called Hexact. We discuss business, productivity, the effects of stories, Facebook culture, and I even ask a question about love.

- Listen to Rearrange here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehJWj20B16cOUkOaywxTK?si=b20933da90874fc6
- Find Hexact here: https://hexact.io/

Also, thank you to John at @liminal_armenian for reading the English version of Charents' poem "The Frenzied Masses."

Music: "Tamzara" by Tamzai Noe