Dr. David Ghahraman
Assyrian-Alphabet Keyboard Preserving the Assyrian language and literature has proven to be a great challenge throughout the ages. In the early eras,…
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Joseph David George – An Assyrian Engineer
Joseph David George, a distinguished Assyrian engineer, was born in Urmia and is the eldest son of David Shalloo George and Khatoon…
10 Fun and Educational Activities to Do with Your Child Over the Summer
The summer is a great time to relax and spend time with your family. But it’s also a great opportunity for learning…
Youel A. Baaba
In 2020, the Ashurbanipal Library received a donation of approximately 300 books from the personal library of Youel A. Baaba. Among Baaba’s…
Gibrail Yosip Sayad
One of the most iconic Assyrian songs is Ya Nishra Tkhuma. The lyrics are based on a poem by the Assyrian nationalist,…
3 Fun Ways to Practice Math Over the Summer
Summertime is the perfect time to keep those math skills sharp! There are lots of fun ways to practice math over the…
Jack Baba
Did you know that the late Jack Baba, an Assyrian man from Connecticut, used to make ouds? He would carve the pear-shaped,…
Sgt. Saul J. Joseph
Sargent Saul J. Joseph was born on June 23, 1920, in Iran. Well respected, not only does Sgt. Joseph carries a Silver…
Benefits of Listening to Classical Music
Music is a powerful and mysterious thing. Music can make us feel happy or sad, calm or excited. And while music can…
4 Tips for Coping During Exams
1) Rest First and foremost, it is important to get plenty of rest during finals week. This […]
Samuel Edward Sulliman
Learn about the Assyrian man who served in the US secret service under many presidents, including John F. Kennedy. President John F.…
David Barsum Perley
David Barsum Perley was born in 1901 in Kharput (Modern day Turkey). He grew to be the student of famous Assyrian journalist,…