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The Armenian Diaspora: How an Ancient Nation Rebuilt Itself
After centuries of conquest and the 1915 genocide, Armenia's story didn't end. This episode explores how the Armenian diaspora emerged as a global force for survival, culture, and advocacy. We trace the early post-genocide scattering to Aleppo, Beirut, and Marseille, the formation of powerful community organizations like the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), and the rise of diaspora nationalism. We discuss the role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in preserving identity, the establishment of Armenian schools and newspapers worldwide, and the shift from a refugee community to…
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