7. The Armenian Genocide (1915-1917)
Between 1915 and 1917, the Ottoman Empire carried out a systematic campaign of killing and forced deportation against Armenians, resulting in an estimated 1.5 million deaths. Despite the overwhelming consensus among historians, the Armenian Genocide is still denied or minimized by some governments, most notably Turkey. This ongoing denial has led to limited or cautious coverage in many history curricula worldwide, leaving generations unaware of this major atrocity. Learn more.
