The Mamikonians: Armenia's Rebel Knights of the Dark Ages

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Mamikonian dynasty, a powerful noble family that led Armenian resistance against Sassanid Persian rule in the 5th century. They explore the pivotal Battle of Avarayr in 451 AD, where Vardan Mamikonian and his nakharars fought for religious freedom, the Nvarsak Treaty that followed, and the legacy of Vahan Mamikonian. The discussion also covers the role of the sparapet, the tangled politics of the Arshakuni and Sassanid courts, and how these rebel knights shaped Armenian identity. Drawing on sources like the works of Eliseus and Ghazar Parpetsi, the episode illuminates a dark age of defiance and faith. #Mamikonian #VardanMamikonian #Avarayr #BattleOfAvarayr #NvarsakTreaty #Sassanid #YazdegerdII #Nakharar #Sparapet #Arshakuni #Armenia #History #Caucasus #5thCentury #Zoroastrianism #Christianity #Resistance #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo