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The Armenian Genocide: The First Modern Lie
This episode examines the systematic destruction of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I, focusing on the political mechanisms and international silence that enabled the tragedy. We trace the timeline from the initial deportations to the mass killings along the Syrian desert, highlighting the role of key figures like Talaat Pasha and the complicity of foreign powers. The narrative explores how the term 'genocide' was coined by Raphael Lemkin specifically to describe this event, and why the first modern lie has persisted for over a century. Listeners will encounter…
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