A Greek Grandmothers Story

In this interview, I asked my grandmother questions on her life as an immigrant in the United States. Her story to touches on her struggles and hopes thrown into a new environment

Panagiotis Apostolellis and Liz Emrey

[Recorded: Tuesday, August 30th, 2022] Panagiotis (49) and Liz (78) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Panagiotis is a professor of computer science at the University of Virginia, and Liz is a Baptist pastor at New Beginnings...

Island of Rhodes, Greece

Story of a navy departure to Islands of Rhodes, Greece. Exploration, History, and being trapped on an Island due to sea waves.

WW2 in Greece

Talks about WW2 in Greece, massacre of Kalavryta, and coming to America.

Andy Ulrich and Bill Antholis

[Recorded: Friday, November 12, 2021] Andy Ulrich (42) and Bill Antholis (56) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Andy is an Instructional Coach for Albemarle County Public Schools and Bill is the CEO of the Miller Center...

Yiayia’s Storytime

Yiayia Rena tells us about stories from her youth, from motherhood to childhood adventures with her brother Yiorgo.

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Georgia Routsis Savas and Damon Savas

Spouses, Georgia Routsis Savas (62) and Damon Savas (65), talk about their Greek background and family history.

Mom’s childhood story.

Florentina talked about when she was young and working as a farmer at a really young age. She mentioned why she did not attend college because of not having enough money so she decided to work as a maid to...

Bob Alpern and MC Carolyn tour Crete

Bob Alpern talks about travels to Crete and other archaeological sites over a period of 10-12 years. Bob talks about the hand games that entranced the children there on the boat ride to Create from Athens, visits with MC Carolyn...

Alex Georges and Soula Koniaris

A conversation with my mom about my grandparents. Their losses and struggles during the Greek Civil War, their immigration to and life in America, and their successes. A talk about their values, strength, and perseverance.

The Scottish boat to Canada, filled with Greeks

Pappou Demetri talks about his trip to Canada and the lifelong friends he made on the way.

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Peter Kaplanis and Cami Kaplanis

Peter Kaplanis (74) walks his daughter Cami Kaplanis (50) through his father's emigration to the U.S. from Greece, his upbringing in San Francisco and his military service.

Ellie Mahlis and her father, Emmanuel Mahlis, talk about growing up as a Greek immigrant who came to America

In this interview, conducted on New Year’s Day of 2020, Ellie Mahlis (14) interviews her father, Emmanuel Mahlis (59), about being a Greek immigrant and coming to America to start a new life. Dr. Mahlis shares experiences and stories he...

Talking Greekness, Parenthood, and an Interracial Future

I interviewed my father, Vasilios Vikatos, on his upbringing in America as a Greek immigrant, raising his children as equals, marrying a Korean woman and having mixed children, measures of success, and the costs and benefits of a culturally, ethnically...

Hayden Goode and her Grandmother Ann Farris discuss her life and growing up Greek.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee, I interviewed my grandmother Ann Farris, whom I call Yia Yia. We discussed growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and coming from a very Greek family. I learned more about my...

Ted Christou and his American Dream

Ted Christou, my Pappou, immigrated from Greece in 1966 with his wife (my Yiayia), 2 kids, a single suitcase, and without knowing a word of English. He talks about his journey of immigration and how he achieved his American dream.

Elizabeth interviews Papou for Heritage Project 5th grade. January 2019

She asked Papou questions about his childhood. Memories, games he played, school activities, family dinners, naming traditions.

My Boss and I

This is a conversation between me and my boss mike. This is mainly about him and his life.