Huffzone

Sure:) Here it is; http://aaw2005.blogspot.com Help spread the word if you'd like! Thanks!

It came from Web-Log. which is basically a webpage, which most people use for journals, diaries, or posting their views etc. etc. There are actually a definitions for it now; A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog. Postings on a blog are almost always arranged in cronological order with the most recent additions featured most prominantly. n: Slang term for a weblog. A Web log, for the uninitiated, is a popular and fairly personal content form on the Internet. A person’s Web log is almost like an open diary. It chronicles what a person wants to share with the world on an almost daily basis. Webpages that are constantly updated with new commentary and links about a particular topic. Often very personal.

Thanks for the reply and help! We were thinking of the Armenian papers, but were hoping to do that after we had a little following first, so that they would see that people are indeed interested in the project...but that is still to be seen... The first person to post a comment was a guy living in Japan, that is studying Armenian culture, (he even runs a Armo Website!), and his teacher there in Japan is Armenian. So, like this, we're hoping that we can slowly can enough contacts to plan a RTW route. China may be rough, but we can always go the Japan-Russia-Europe route. Africa has a bunch of real nice places to go to, and I'd like to at least hit the northern end (Morocco), from or to Spain, but yea, that may be rough...Spain and Italy Armenians we also have no contacts with so far, as well as any of South America:( Personally, I have cusins and friends of family in Austrailia, but he knows an Armenian (also a teacher) in New Zealand, so that's good. I have not even gotten around to my cusins in Germany and France, who may know other Armenians in other countries around them. Turkey, Greece, and Russia, we got covered, and if need be, even contacts in Bulgaria and Romania. Anyway, you get the point, from friends, friends-of-friends, contacts, the blog, etc, and a decent amount of time, we think we may be able to get it done. BTW, we were planning this trip anyway, so, if this works or not, we're going. But if we can get enough people to participate this project of ours, then we'll go the 'Armenian Route', heh.

Well, we are betting that there is. The problem is going to be getting in contact with them, and so our need for help. We will be waiting as long as possible before planning the actual route, and that will depend on how many people we can get to reach the site and find out about the project.

Sorry guys, it was stupid of me. i didn't know where to put it, or even if I could/should. I love this site, though I'm mostly a lurker, and it's one of the only places like it that I go to. I have posted another related post under the 'International section, (before I saw this one just now:( That one does not have the link in it though, I'm just asking the forum for advise there. Again, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong places.

A friend and I are starting a project for our around the world trip next year. We have begun a blog that will contain a daily journal of the journey, and are hoping to get together Armenians from all around the world. Our hope will be to visit as many different armenian families in every country we pass through, giving a spotlight on how they live, their views on things, etc. I am asking the forum for their advise on how we can try and get Armenians in other, more remote places, such as Central and South America, Africa, Asia, etc. to see our site. This project could only go as far as the number of Armenians around the world we can get together. So, how (cheaply) can we spread the word? We feel it is going to be important to help spread knowledge of Armenia in the coming few years, as world conflicts rise, we want to make sure that the world will not 'turn a blind eye' to our little nation and its hostile neighbors. The trip will begin on April 24, 2005 and end in Armenia April 24, 2006. Thanks for any assistance, Hratch

Hey all again, It's been slow going, the research was so fun I spent months gathering resources, but I have begun writing now. I ended up going at it alone, with no timeline for when it will be completed. I have showed a few pages of my first chapter to some writing groups (American), and have actually recieved some good feedback on it. I figure now to show some Armenians and their feedback. If you are interested in reading on my book project and the first few pages of chapter 1, I have posted it on the following page; http://pastblasts.typepad.com/mywritings/ P.S. -Arpa, I am using one of your choices for the title for now, so please don't sue me;) -Hratch

bellthecat Posted on Oct 7 2003, 05:54 PM: He wasn't much of a general though! "There was a TV program shown in Britain last week in which Tigran's battle and defeat against the invading Roman army at Tigranakert was re-enacted using computer simulations. A group of typically dim-witted, slack-jawed English persons took the place of Tigran in leading the Armenian army (which vastly outnumbered the Roman army). In spite of them getting almost everything tactically wrong they still managed to defeat the Romans and kill their general, Lucullus." Huffzone's Responce: That's all well and good Bellthecat, I actually play wargames myself, and noticed things like this happening right away. The problem is, wargames, and that show, can't really take into account everything that was going on in reality. They only have facts and figures on how many soldiers of what type, and what each can and can't do. Could they know however how much faith or moral these troops had? At this time, Tigran was already dealing with many enemies, who had been putting constant preasure on his allies to break ties, not to mention holding off rebelling sons, a pissed off wife, and the greek garrison for 'help' he had in his city also becoming traitors. Anyway, there is too much to speculate about to come up with a quick statement like... "He wasn't much of a general though!"....I think if you re-think how fast you come up with your conclusions. Perhaps he really wasn't much of a general...but...Do you perhaps have more evidence to support your claims than the TV show?? Here are just some other things that can effect a battle, war, whatever, that are NOT taken into account for wargames such as those you saw on the show.... Espionage, counterintelligence, and covert actions, spies, double-agents, propaganda, mis-information, political pressure on allies and supporters...All of which were practiced to perfection and used well by the Romans. I can go on, but I think I have made my point clear. -Hratch P.S. Thanks for all the support everyone!! Arpa, can you perhaps lead me to a translation of your post? Sorry, unfortunately, I have forgotten my Armenian:( Armat, thanks for the offer! Perhaps I'll take you up on that when this gets far enough. I have spent most of my time researching and learning the history, and speculating on the unknown facts. I've actually spent most of the time so far with more of this, and outlining. But I do have a page or two written. Would anyone like to read a a little? I'm totally open to critique, even though this is all just a first rough draft...And don't worry, I can take the heat, lol.

Arpa, I thank you for the support;)!! It seems you have realized exactly all the reasons why I think this would be a great story! Also, I agree that every nine books about Armenia out of ten regard the genocide, and that this should change. I would love to create something that Armenians can be proud, and give youthful Armenians in America the proper pride in their people that they should have. I will keep you posted on my progress;) -Hratch

I am an amatuer writer who is interested in writing a historical fiction novel about Tigran the Great. I believe all the elements are there for a great tale. Also, the time period (as well as the area) is one that has not been touched on all that much. (Think a more ancient cross between 'Gladiator', and 'Braveheart'.) We have kings, queens, treachery, romance, war, the expanding Roman empire, the empire of Parthia, the elements of monotheism developing, sacrifice, etc. I have spent much time gathering historical info and background data, and have already written an outline for the complete story. But I am looking for a fellow writer who may be interested in joining me in the daunting task of now bringing 'life' to the story. If anyone is interested in joining this 'pet' project of mine, e-mail me at; ltcmdjames@yahoo.com -Hratch