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Armenian Resistance in the Hamidian Era
Before the mass deportations of 1915, the Armenian people mounted fierce, localized resistances against the Ottoman Empire’s Hamidian massacres. This episode explores the autonomous regions of Sasun and Zeytun, where local leaders like Hovsep Papajian and Dro defied imperial forces. We examine the geopolitical tensions between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, the role of revolutionary parties like the Dashnaktsutyun and Hunchak, and how these uprisings shaped modern Armenian identity. Through the stories of Johannes Lepsius and the international diplomatic fallout, we uncover a lesser-known…
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