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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
- 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 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, i...
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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 At...
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