39 Letters of Faith: The Story of the Armenian Alphabet
Travel back to 405 AD to discover how the monk Mesrop Mashtots engineered the 39-letter Armenian alphabet to save a nation from assimilation. We explore the linguistic genius behind the…
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Decoding -yan: The History Behind Armenian Surnames
Explore the fascinating linguistics and history behind the iconic Armenian "-ian" and "-yan" surnames. This article breaks down the etymology of these patronymics, decodes the meaning behind root names (including…
The Lone Wolf: Why Armenian is an Indo-European Mystery
Discover why Armenian is considered a "lone wolf" within the Indo-European language family, sitting on its own independent branch. We explore the fascinating linguistic detective story behind its classification, including…