TatB - EP02 - 4:26:17, 8.42 PM

Have you ever heard the story of a girl who grew up in the Middle East and who is also of Armenian origin, and whose grandparents had to flee the Armenian Genocide at the beginning of the 20th century? If not, then meet Tamar, my dear guest of this episode who is Armenian-Canadian and with whom I share a very personal background as my grandparents were sent to Siberia during the second world war due to the oppression of the Kalmyk people in 1943, a genocide. My people were displaced for 13 years and rehabilitated only in 1956, but generational trauma does not just disappear after a one decade, not even after few decades. Tamar’s grandparents were children as well when they had to flee from the Armenian Genocide to Lebanon. In this episode, Tamar shares details about her grandparents' exile, what traces generational trauma left on her family, and how it influenced her life, her identity and work choices. We also discuss how it felt like - growing up as a woman in the Middle East and Middle Eastern society when she was growing up and how it is different from living in the West. Trigger warning: contains themes of genocide and sensitive content * UAE - United Arab Emirates * The book which Tamar mentioned about Armenian Genocide is Armenian Golgotha by Grigoris Balakian, an Armenian priest who eyewitnessed the genocide Song used in this episode is by band qaynar & radif kashapov called Сәхибҗамал, Газиз һәм Фатыйх. Tune in and enjoy.

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Send us a Text Message.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. *** Patreon link patreon.com/Darkhistory2021 *** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021Instagram: @dark_history21Support the Show.*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21

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