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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Dec 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    Christmas in the Holy Land, II: The Twig

    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 ...

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Dec 18, 2019
    • 5 min

    Christmas in the Holy Land: I

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Dec 18, 2019
    • 9 min

    scribblings from THE Empire: The Road to Eternity

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    scribblings from THE Empire: Loukas according to Evdokia

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 4 min

    Around in the Aronde: I

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Jul 29, 2019
    • 3 min

    I sailed the wine-colored sea

    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.

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Jul 29, 2019
    • 4 min

    Poor Befuddled Procopios

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • May 31, 2019
    • 3 min

    scribblings from THE Empire: Evdokia Escapes

    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...

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • May 31, 2019
    • 5 min

    Constantinople, St. Germain-en-Laye, Istanbul; St.Helena: Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • May 20, 2019
    • 4 min

    Hymnologist, Poet, Abbess, Saint Kassiani

    Kassiani, The Hymnologist

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Apr 26, 2019
    • 2 min

    WOMEN, WOMEN, WOMEN!!!

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Apr 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    Monuments to the Past

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

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    Alexandra Alissandratou
    • Jan 16, 2019
    • 3 min

    Empress Irene

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

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    About Me

    An educator, historian, author and poet with an insatiable appetite for romance, my biography features a love of adventure, travel and a need for legacy. Welcome to my blog!

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