And so you know how insane I appeared to staff at the univeristy. But, get my paycheck I did! My child was going to have Christmas! A ...

My paycheck, my paycheck, my world for my paycheck! Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. However, being a nomad has brought its...

The sickness has returned and this time with a vengeance. Gavrail brought in the best doctors from the City, those who had studied in...

Alexandra bring such life and depth to each of the characters in her novel. Today's post does not disappoint!

Memories often have vivid touch points. Alexandra's description of a dear family friend has a beautiful relic of a car as the centerpiece.

Alexandra Alissandratou is a poet, author and always a student! She has started playing with Haiku to keep her wit sharp.

What do you know about Homer's Iliad? In today's post Alexandra combines her love of history with her love of travel and literature.

What do you know about Procopios? An avid historian, Alexandra takes a close look at this author's recount of the tales of yore.

Alexandra Alissandratou pushes herself to explore new writing formats. Here is her second Haiku.

The Fall of Constantinople, artist, Theophilos Hatzimihail, b. 1870, Lesvos, then part of the of Ottoman Empire

From previous blogs, you are aware of my love affair with the Byzantine Empire which began when I was a young girl of 13 and further...

Flowers and perfumes! Both transport me to heavenly heights. The fragrance of incense I associate with Church ceremonies – it is profuse...

Alexandra Alissandratou pens a heartfelt poem about the generational journeys of motherhood.

Kassiani, The Hymnologist

I was dressed to kill in my new travel outfit! Hat! Gloves! Purse! In my train case were books and two teddy bears: Mama and Baby. I...

Of all ages, races, nationalities and creeds are occupying the headlines! Our voices are heard throughout the world, be it in politics,...

The other day, while writing, the idea of deserted neighborhoods, cities came to mind. What Constantinople in 1453, Thessaloniki in 1430...

During my most recent trip to Istanbul this past winter, it seemed to me that the outside noise never sleeps. The sounds of the cars,...

My family was ambitious; when the opportunity arose, it was decided that I would be their vehicle to greatness. Little did I, Maria of...

Yes, You are frustrated And the world looks glum Through the dull face of the computer, That magnetic screen You glare at day in and day...