Mer Herosner: Unveiling the History of an Ancient Land
Mer herosner, is a podcast about Armenian history and culture. Every episode your hosts Vic Aslanyan and Mike Balian will be learning about the Armenian rich history by discussing different eras, people, and events. They also invite historians and educators across the world to discuss these topics. The goal is to teach our new generation about our rich history going back 12,000 years. We believe history is the fruit of power, and we cannot allow foreign forces to falsify our history. It is our job to make sure that this and next generation knows and understand who we are as Armenians and what we have given to this world. Subscribe and stay tuned, you will not be disappointed!
Episodes
93 episodes
Season 1: Episode 16: The Orontid Dynasty
Vic and Mike discuss the Orontid Dyansty and it's early beginnings. Debunk falsifications about the connection of Iranians and the Orontids. They also dive deep and cover the life of Tigranes I Orontid. For merchandise visit ww...
Bonus Episode: Vic and Mike on the Wisenuts Podcast
We were invited to be guests on the Wisenuts Podcast. We wanted to share a portion of the episode. We had a great time and talk about everything from how we met, the Mer Herosner venture, our lives, history, and current affairs. To...
Season 1: Episode 15: Kingdom of Hayasa (Azzi)
Vic and Mike discuss the Kingdom of Hayasa (Azzi) in its earliest day from the point of view of the Hittites, Greeks, Sumerians, all the inscriptions found by Archeologists and articles written by Historians Robert Ghazaryan and other Scholars....
Season 1: Episode 14: Kingdom of Mitanni
Vic and Mike talk about the great Kingdom of Mitanni which was the second know Dynasty in Armenian history after the Great King Hayk Nahapet and Land of Ararat. For merchandise visit www.merherosner.comQuestions? Email us a...
Season 1: Episode 13: Land of Ararat
Vic and Mike go all the way back to the beginning of the People or Ar (ARARAT) and discuss mythology, astrology and the epics of Hayk Nahapet. For merchandise visit www.merherosner.comQuestions? Email us at pod@merherosner....
Season 1: Episode 12: City of 1001 Churches (Ani)
Vic and Mike discuss the history of the great City of Ani, also know as the City of the 1001 Churches from beginning days to its unfortunate end. For merchandise visit www.merherosner.comQuestions? Email us at pod@merherosn...
Season 1: Episode 11: History of Cilicia with Gevork Nazaryan
Historian Gevork Nazaryan joins Vic and Mike live on YouTube from Yereavn, Armenia to discuss the history of Cilicia from its early days to its downfall. For merchandise visit www.merherosner.comQuestions? Email us at pod@m...
Season 1: Episode 10: Did Christianity Destroy The Armenian Culture? A Live Discussion On Clubhouse
Vic and Mike were invited to host a special discussion between Dr. Vahan Setyan and Yeghishe Kazarian (founder of People of Ar) live on Clubhouse. The main topic was, did Christianity destroy the Armenian culture? This has has been a very...
Season 1: Episode 9: Armenian language, alphabet and its history
Dr Vahan Setyan returns to Mer Herosner to discuss the history of the Armenian language with Vic and Mike. We also take questions for the live audience from Clubhouse. Visit Vahan Setyan's site for more information about his work h...
Season 1: Episode 8: History of Yerevan
Vic and Mike discussing amazing history of the beautiful city of Yerevan from its foundation to current days, which is also the Capital City of Armenia. For merchandise visit www.merherosner.comQuestions? Email us at p...
Season 1: Episode 7: 301AD
Vic and Mike discussing the beginning of Christianity in the Armenian Kingdom and cover the important event which took place in its 1800 year history of adopting the religion. For merchandise visit www.merherosner.comQu...
Season 1: Episode 6: Tigran The Great Pt. 2
Vic and Mike continue discussing about Tigran The Great. They cover the Armenian Empire, The new capital of Tigranakert, the defeat of the Roman legions, the Armeno-Roman treaty, and the final days of The Great King Win a free Tig...
Season 1: Episode 5: Tigran The Great Pt. 1
Vic and Mike discuss the early day of Prince Tigran, his return to the Armenian Kingdom and his campaigns as newly anointed King of Armenia. Win a free Tigran The Great t-shirt and mug by entering our raffle giveaway. Message us @m...
Season 1: Episode 4: History Of Armenian Art and Architecture with Dr. Christina Maranci
Vic and Mike discuss the Armenian history of architecture and art during the middle ages and medieval times with historian, researcher, and professor at Tufts University, Dr. Christin Maranci. For merchandise visit www.merhe...
Season 1: Episode 3: History Of Artsakh with Historian Gevork Nazaryan
Vic and Mike interview historian Gevork Nazaryan from Armenia and discuss the ancient history of Artsakh to the current situation with the recent war. They also take live question from Clubhouse listeners. Listen today!For merchandise p...
Season 1: Episode 2: Kingdom of Urartu (Van)
Vic and Mike dive into the Kingdom of Urartu history and try to learn about it's great architecture, religion, agriculture, prosperities, and kings. Questions about our topics? email pod@merherosner.com and will answer them on the...
Season 1: Episode 1: Armenian Highlands - Resurrection
Your hosts Vic Aslanyan and Mike Balian discuss about the Armenian Highlands and its historical importance with Dr Vahan Setyan PhD. Subscribe and share to get all episodes once they are available. visit us at www.merherosner...