Rouben Galichian
Rouben Galichian () (born 1938, Tabriz) is an independent London-based scholar and researcher specializing in historical maps of Armenia and the South Caucasus region. Rouben Galichian has published many books and articles on the history and cartography of the Caucasus. His first book entitled "Historic Maps of Armenia. The Cartographic Heritage" (2004), which presents a collection of world maps and maps of the Caucasus over a period of 2600 years, became a bestseller in 2005. His articles have appeared in various cartographic magazines, journals and periodicals, among them Imago Mundi and the IMCoS Journal. He has lectured extensively  in Armenia, USA, Iran, UK and France. His book entitled "The Invention of History: Azerbaijan, Armenia and the Showcasing of Imagination" (2009/2010) documents the culture and history of Nagorno-Karabakh through the centuries. His next work, "Clash of Histories in the South Caucasus" delves into the details and reasons of Azerbaijani historical and cultural falsifications, based mainly on Arab, Persian, Azerbaijani and Western sources, as well as analyzing 45 old maps, which form part of the international cartographic heritage. His later works include volumes on the history of the Armenian cartography, history of Karabagh in European maps and works addressing  paradoxes created by Azerbaijan and Turkey relating to the history, cartography and the culture of the region. All of his books are first published in English, followed by an Armenian version and on many cases are also translated to Russian, Persian and even Turkish. He has also published many articles in various periodicals as well as lecturing and delivering presentations in related subjects. For his services to Armenian historical cartography Galichian was awarded an honorary doctorate by the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia in 2008. In 2009 he was the recipient of Armenia's Vazgen I Cultural Achievements Medal . In 2013 he was the recipient of "Movses Khorenatsi" Presidential Medal for his services to the Armenia-Diaspora relations and Armenian culture.