The Armenian Genocide was Brutes | History Hyenas

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas · Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 12m

This week on History Hyenas, the boys take on one of the darkest and most debated chapters of the 20th century — the Armenian Genocide. Chris and Yannis break down the historical context of the collapsing Ottoman Empire, the rise of nationalism, and how over a million Armenians were systematically deported and killed between 1915 and 1923. They dive into the political tensions, the global response at the time, and why this event is still at the center of controversy and denial today. Expect the Hyenas’ signature mix of raw humor and real history as they try to make sense of a tragedy that…