The beheading of John the Baptist (Matt. 14: 1-12; Mark 6: 14-29; Luke 3: 19-20). Part 1


Who was John the Baptist? How did he work and preach? How does his life end? Rev. Fr.  Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

Komitas and 20th century music


What influence did Komitas's work have on the development of Armenian music in the 20th century? How well-known is Komitas' work in the world? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with composer, pianist Arthur Avanesov.

 

 

 

The beheading of John the Baptist (Matt. 14: 1-12; Mark 6: 14-29; Luke 3: 19-20). Part 2


Who was John the Baptist? How did he work and preach? How does his life end? Rev. Fr.  Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

Hovhannes Tumanyan and the art of translating a fairy tale


The 10th International Conference on Fairy Tales was held in Yerevan, which this year was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Hovhannes Tumanyan. "East-west. The goal of the conference entitled "The Art of Translating a Fairy Tale" by Hovhannes Tumanyan was the study of the peculiarities of Tumanyan, the translation fairy tale in general. Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to storyteller, translator Alvard Jivanyan about modern fairy tales, Armenian folk tales, as well as the charm and value of literary works.

 

 

Narekatsi's new readings


The Matenadaran hosted the 5th International Conference on Narekatsi Readings. How does the scientific conference contribute to the development of narcissism? On what principles do Armenian and foreign scholars approach the work of Grigor Narekatsi? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with art critic Arusyak Tamrazyan.

 

 

 

The Commandment of Love (Mark 12: 28-34; Matt. 22: 34-40; Luke 10: 25-28)


Why does Jesus consider the first and greatest commandment to be the commandment of Love? Rev. Fr.  Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

About the Cross (Matt. 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). Part 1


Why does Christ tell everyone to take up their cross and follow Him? Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

About the unknown pages of Komitas' life and work


How was Komitas in Etchmiadzin, Berlin and Constantinople? What musical reforms did he make and why? What new discoveries do Komitas studies provide today? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to musicologist Lusine Sahakyan.

 

 

 

The cause of the salvation of the Armenians in the Middle East


The "Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute" hosted an international Conference and Exhibition entitled "The Case of the Salvation of Armenians in the Middle East in 1915-1923". How was the rescue of Armenian orphans organized in difficult times? What was the role of individuals and organizations? What was the fate of the rescued children and women? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to AGMI Scientific Secretary Narine Margaryan.

 

 

 

About the Cross (Matt. 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). Part 2


Why does Christ tell everyone to take up their cross and follow Him? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.
 

About the Cross (Matt. 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). Part 3


Why does Christ tell everyone to take up their cross and follow Him? Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan continues to comment.

To Search for the Armenian


What are the deep issues related to the teaching of the Armenian language in universities or schools? What is the role of media, government and modern literature in the use and development of language? Where to start reforms and do you need them? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with media researcher, poet Mariam Karapetyan.