Armenian Genocide Denial: The First Modern Lie

The Story of Armenia: Survival Through Empires and Genocide — Fexingo History · Sep 2, 2026 · 10m · transcript

In this episode, we trace the origins of one of the twentieth century’s most enduring political controversies: the systematic denial of the Armenian Genocide. While earlier episodes covered the events of 1915 and the diaspora’s resilience, here we look at how the lie was constructed from the start by Ottoman officials like Talaat Pasha and sustained through diplomatic silence in the West. We examine the role of journalist George Horton, the legal battles over terminology, and why recognizing the genocide remains a flashpoint in modern geopolitics between Turkey, Armenia, and the United…