Histories - A Mother's Oral History

This marked the inception of our inaugural oral history endeavor – a heartfelt tribute to our beloved mother, Athenoula. Her narratives, etched vividly in my memory since childhood, have always been a tapestry of rich and intricate details. Armed with cameras and an unwavering commitment, we embarked on a journey to capture her life story.

As we sat down with her, our mission was clear: to start at the very beginning, tracing the contours of her earliest memories. Yet, it was her recollections of the harrowing Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II that proved particularly captivating. In the end, our collective effort yielded a series of four 45-minute videos, each a chapter in her remarkable tale: "Childhood," "Surviving WWII," "War Bride," and "A New Life and Home."