The accordion was invented by an Armenian organ and piano maker
The history of the accordion has been the subject of much debate among researchers. While some historians credit Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann with its invention, most attribute it to Cyrill Demian, an Armenian living in Vienna. In 1829, Demian patented
Lusik Aguletsi- the true embodiment of Armenian folk art
Lusik Aguletsi was a remarkable woman and a true embodiment of Armenian heritage. During the cosmopolitan era of Soviet Armenia, she remained a staunch defender of traditional Armenian values, standing above any ideology. With her unique style, she amazed the
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge as a symbol of China’s self-reliance and collective strength
China is acknowledged for its exceptional bridges, with the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge standing out for its historical significance. During the Cultural Revolution in 1968, this double-decked bridge was a pioneering feat that broke new ground. It was the first
Chariots and carts in ancient Armenia and ancient China
by Ani Margaryan The Lchashen Settlement, located in modern-day Armenia, has long captivated archaeologists as a fascinating Bronze Age structure. In the 1950s, a necropolis was uncovered in the area, containing approximately 800 tombs presumed to have belonged to the upper
Akhtamar: The Armenian legend of the tragic romance between a princess and a man of humble origins
There is a romantic tale that has been passed down through generations about Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, which can be found in the Vaspurakan region of Western Armenia. It revolves around the doomed love between Princess Tamar, a noblewoman
The emblem of Artsakh: We are our mountains
The monument known as "We are our mountains" is a significant emblem of Artsakh, highly esteemed by the local populace, and featured on the Republic of Artsakh's coat of arms. Made of volcanic tuff, the monument depicts an elderly man
Potential threat of vandalism and demolition to Armenian architectural monuments located in Artsakh
Raising awareness about the vulnerability of Armenian architectural monuments in Artsakh is of great importance. According to ChinArmArt, there are over 80 monasteries, churches, and architectural complexes (the earliest dating back to the 4th century) that may be at risk
The public installations of the Armenian-born female artist adorn the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The four new public installations authored by the Armenian-Iranian artist Nairy Baghramian embellish the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Baghramian’s cast aluminum polychrome sculptures feature components that seem to have washed up like flotsam and jetsam
The 16th-17th centuries’ Armenian gravestones – a testament to the Armenian presence in Surat, India
The Armenian gravestones from the 16th and 17th centuries serve as a testament to the Armenian community's presence in Surat, India. These monuments are an important part of the city's history and provide insight into the lives of the Armenians
Exhibition review: Armenian traditional garments and decorative art objects displayed in China for the first time
By Ani Margaryan The introduction The exhibition of the 19th-20th century Armenian art relics from the permanent collection of the Yerevan History Museum in one of the national first-class museums of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Museum, Fuzhou, was organized
