Lorelee Siemens continues the story of the harrowing journey of Aurora, a young Armenian girl who survived the genocide and sought refuge in America. This is part 3 in the series.

As Aurora navigates the complexities of her trauma and the challenges of sharing her story, we explore themes of courage, faith, and the importance of remembering history. This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the importance of honoring the stories of those who have suffered.

Chapters:

(02:50) Aurora escaped the Armenian genocide two years ago

(10:13) Aurora signed a contract to appear in Ravished Armenia

(17:36) Promoters believed Aurora's presence would draw more attention to the Armenian genocide film

(23:04) Only an 18-minute fragment of the film survived

(24:25) The Ottoman Empire was devastated after World War I and completely collapsed

(26:45) Few Christians even know about the Armenian genocide today

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If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:

One Story Among Two Million: Aurora's Journey https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-35081073/one-story-among-two-million-auroras-journey

Armenian Genocide: Aurora's Fight for Freedom https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-35084508/armenian-genocide-auroras-fight-for-freedom

The Role of the Orthodox Church in Ending Ottoman Rule In Greece: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34696025/the-role-of-the-orthodox-church-in-ending-ottoman-rule-in-greece

Faith and Fury: The Church's Role in World War I: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-35078519/faith-and-fury-the-churchs-role-in-world-war-i

The Russian Revolution: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-35063416/how-faith-survived-when-empires-fel