Episode 14 - Armenian Musical Instruments. Duduk, dhol, zurna and more. We can’t play any of them, but we can talk about them. How many have you heard of? How many do you play? Post it on our Facebook page. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 13 - Mount Ararat. Not only is it an impressive and majestic mountain, it’s a symbol of Armenia! We discuss the various names of Mount Ararat, the legends about the mountain, and Noah’s Ark. Plus, places you might run into a picture of Mount Ararat. Ever take a selfie with the holy mountain? Post it on our Facebook page. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 12 - Armenian Last Names. Where did they come from? What do they mean? What’s the difference between names that end in “yan” and “ian”? So many questions! We try to answer them all in this episode, as well as talk about some interesting names that have (possibly) surprising translations. What does your last name mean? Leave a comment, get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 11 - The Mekhitarist Monastery of San Lazzaro. Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and Armenian antiquities. You read that right: one of the most important repositories of Armenian manuscripts and historical items is on the island of San Lazzaro. Find out how it was founded and what’s there. Have you been? Leave a comment, get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 10 - Gomidas / Komitas. We talk about the life, schooling, musical career, and his tragic end of the priest who was born Soghomon Soghomanian and became famous as Gomidas/Komitas. Plus, we discuss our favorite Gomidas songs. What’s yours? Leave a comment, get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 9 - Mythology. Just like most ancient cultures, Armenia has a unique and rich mythology. From the gods of Urartu to the legend of Ara the Beautiful, we talk about the myths of the Armenians. Some of these you might have heard, some of these might be new. Which one is your favorite? Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

In this episode, we talk about the unique Armenian work of art that is khatchkars, or cross stones. Find out their history, the symbolism, and how you can get one made. Also, we try to get to the bottom of the 50 uses for khatchkars. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 7 - Urartu. Also known as the Kingdom of Van, this Iron Age kingdom (860 BC to 590 BC) is known for founding Yerevan, harassing the great Assyrian Empire, and being named on the world’s oldest map. We talk about all of this, and more. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 6 - The Armenian Alphabet. Created by Mesrob Mashdots by divine inspiration in 404 AD, the Armenian alphabet is unlike any other—it was especially created for the Armenian language. It started out as thirty-six letters, later to grow to thirty-nine, and over the centuries has become an important part of Armenian expression: in literature, in illuminated manuscripts, and as art itself. Do you have a favorite letter in the Armenian alphabet? Find out what ours is. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.

Episode 5 - Women and the Conversion of Armenia. Santukhd, Gayane, Hripsime, Khosrovidukhd. Four women who played important roles in the spread of Christianity in Armenia and the conversion in 301 AD. In this episode, we share their stories. Get updates and more on www.facebook.com/podmootiun/.