Podcast Tour: Diaspora in the Jewel City - Armenian Glendale

Discover how a quiet California suburb transformed into the vibrant cultural capital of the global Armenian diaspora. Walking through downtown Glendale, uncover stories of families fleeing wars in Beirut, the Iranian Revolution, Soviet upheavals, and recent displacement in Artsakh. From neoclassical church sanctuaries and municipal library archives to sizzling herb bakeries and festive banquet halls, experience how migration, print culture, political tenacity, and shared meals built an enduring community. - A 2.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 103 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and Foodways & Culinary Identity - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app