As war rages, Assyria’s past stands in harm’s way
The safety and security of people must always come first in any conflict or crisis. Yet the protection of heritage is inseparable from the protection...
Arts and Entertainment
The ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’ finds new life at the opera
by Esabel Sadek
Ancient gods, epic battles and a timeless adventure. The “Epic of Gilgamesh” is widely considered the world’s oldest story ever told, dating back to 2100...
Bursting the ‘academic bubble’: How Lolita Emmanuel reimagines research through music
by Joe Snell
“When we’re doing research, what are we doing it for? It’s important to have a real world impact."...
Arizona’s new community center will be a space for Assyrians to unite
Glendale, Arizona last month began renovations on a new community center that is being remodeled ahead of a grand opening around Khab Nissan....
Assyrian Women debut album of Aramaic Christmas songs
by Joe Snell
An Assyrian women’s choir debuted their first album on Dec. 15, a collection of Christmas melodies sung almost exclusively in Aramaic. ...
Nouri Iskandar, renowned Assyrian composer and musicologist, dies on Christmas at 85
by Joe Snell
Nouri Iskandar, an Assyrian composer, pioneer of classical Syrian music, and musicologist who wrote some of the most iconic Assyrian folk songs, and later fled...
Photo exhibit traces genocide’s impact on traditional Assyrian garments
by Joe Snell
A photo exhibit showcasing traditional Assyrian clothing from the early 20th century premiered at the State Parliament of New South Wales. The collection of black...
Ancient Assyrian healing practice revived at national convention
by Joe Snell
The ancient Assyrian practice of creating prayer bowls was revived at this month's Assyrian American National Convention....
Mural spreads Assyrian visibility at suburban Chicago school
by Joe Snell
Assyrian students, staff and alumni create a mural for their suburban Chicago high school that showcases Assyria's ancient and modern history....
Gilgamesh-inspired contest draws composers from around the world
Composers from China, France, Iran, Russia, Spain, Scotland, the United States and more faced off with musical scores in an annual competition inspired by the...