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    'Monopolia' by Ani Arzoumanian
    'Monopolia' by Ani Arzoumanian Nineteen-year-old pre-med student and volunteer firefighter Ani Arzoumanian's explores Armenian village life and the emotions associated with goodbyes in her h-pem exclusive entitled "Monopolia." 
    On this day - April 15, 1904: Arshile Gorky was born in Khorgom, Armenia
    On this day - April 15, 1904: Arshile Gorky was born in Khorgom, Armenia On this day in 1904, Vosdanig Manoug Adoyan (Arshile Gorky)was born in Khorgom, a bucolic village in the historic Armenian region of Van. 
    On this day-Mar. 29, 1912: the founder of modern Armenian drama Gabriel Sundukian died
    On this day-Mar. 29, 1912: the founder of modern Armenian drama Gabriel Sundukian died Writer and playwright, Gabriel Sundukian (1825-1912), is often regarded as the founder of modern Armenian drama, but his legacy extends far beyond this label.
    Hiraeth: Longing for home
    Hiraeth: Longing for home Hiraeth (pronounced [hiraɪ̯θ][1]) is a Welsh concept of longing for home. "Hiraeth" is a word, which cannot be completely translated, meaning more than solely "missing something" or "missing home." It implies the meaning of missing a time, an era, or a person, including homesickness for what may not exist any longer. It is associated with the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, while being grateful of that/their existence. It can also be used to describe a longing for a homeland, potentially of your ancestors, where you may have never been. ("Hiraeth," Wikipedia)
    On this day - Feb. 19, 1869: Hovhannes Tumanian was born and that's why we celebrate Book Gifting Day today!
    On this day - Feb. 19, 1869: Hovhannes Tumanian was born and that's why we celebrate Book Gifting Day today! On this day, in 1869, Hovhannes Tumanian was born in Dsegh. That's why Armenia celebrates Book Gifting Day today!
    On this day - Feb. 6, 1994: Aurora Mardiganian passes away at the age of 93
    On this day - Feb. 6, 1994: Aurora Mardiganian passes away at the age of 93 On this day in 1994, genocide survivor, actress, author, and activist, Aurora Mardiganian passed away at the age of 93.