To make a very long story short, I missed you all. I’ve missed writing on the blog, ranting and interacting with you all. A lot more people than I expected have expressed that they miss Eye on the East too and for that I am truly grateful. But long story short, the blog is going through some strategic changes that will be announced here soon…so please be patient. Continue reading “Destination: Cuba”
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Armenian Genocide Centennial
“In the implementation of its scheme to settle the Armenian Question through annihilation of the Armenian race, the Turkish government did not allow itself to be distracted.” – Paul Wolff-Metternich, German [Turkey’s ally at the time] Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire (1915–1916).
“Unfortunately, our wartime leaders, imbued with a spirit of brigandage, carried out the law of deportation in a manner that could surpass the proclivities of the most bloodthirsty bandits. They decided to exterminate the Armenians, and they did exterminate them.” – Mustafa Arif Bey, Interior Minister of the Ottoman Empire (1917–1918).
Remembering the Armenian Genocide
“Go ahead, destroy Armenia. See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” – William Saroyan, Armenian-American dramatist and writer
April 24 is considered by Armenians worldwide as the day in which Ottoman authorities unleashed what would become the first genocide of the 20th century. 99 years later, Turkey refuses to recognize the genocide. While 99 year later, Armenians refuse to forget it. Continue reading “Remembering the Armenian Genocide”
What Is Left of History
It is said that one doesn’t fully appreciate what one has until it is gone. But what happens if that priced possession is history itself?
A story reread throughout the ages. A memory inherited to younger generations. A piece of solid rock defying the ruthlessness of nature. Traditions withstanding the test of time. These are the building blocks of our past, our history, which interwoven with the history of others, blends into becoming the history of humankind. A story not only to be passed along, but a tale used as a guide for the future. Continue reading “What Is Left of History”
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