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 st...

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 Ita...

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.

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.

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 enri...

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

Kassiani, The Hymnologist

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

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

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