S2 E23: The Denial Of Slaughter: The Armenian Genocide

Armenia, located in the South Caucasus region, is a landlocked country with a rich history dating back to ancient times. The country boasts a distinctive cultural heritage, Armenian history spans thousands of years, marked by a unique cultural and historical trajectory. One of the world's oldest civilizations, Armenians have faced various empires, invasions, and periods of independence. Notably, they adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301 ce, making Armenia the first nation to do so.

    Throughout history, Armenians have endured foreign rule, including the Persian, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires.

                 The Republic of Armenia emerged in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, bringing a new chapter to Armenian history. The ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and geopolitical dynamics continue to shape the nation's contemporary narrative. Despite historical challenges, Armenia has a resilient spirit and is known for its monasteries, stunning landscapes, and contributions to world literature and art. Through out the highs and lows of Armenian history one event has inflicted a nasty wound that has festered for almost a century and that its the Armenian genocide. 

 

Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new episode, The Denial Of Slaughter: The Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide refers to the systematic extermination of the Armenian population by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, it started in 1915 and was around until 1923. The Ottoman government, under the rule of the Young Turks subjected Armenians to mass killings, forced labor, and deprivation. The term “genocide” was later coined to describe these acts, as it involved the intentional destruction of a specific ethnic group.

While recognized as genocide by many countries and scholars, Turkey disputes this label, acknowledging the deaths but attributing them to wartime conditions and denying a systematic intent to eliminate the Armenian population. The recognition of the Armenian Genocide remains a contentious and sensitive international issue.

            So without further ado please turn off those lights sit back and relax next to the fire for more dark history. 

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