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Tracing Albanian-ness in Greece after a go at Greekness in Albania: A Research Update from the…

For my dissertation, I examine a largely unstudied communist policy and phenomenon in southern Albania whereby the communist leader, Enver…

14 min readSep 19, 2023

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Tracing Albanian-ness in Greece after a go at Greekness in Albania: A Research Update from the…

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Mary Shiraef

Field Research Update: Unpacking the Legacy of Ethnic Policies in Communist Albania

During February and March, I was supported by a U.S. State Department Title VIII Fellowship, managed by the American Councils for…

10 min readApr 15, 2024

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Field Research Update: Unpacking the Legacy of Ethnic Policies in Communist Albania

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Mary Shiraef

Edinburgh + the Highlands, Trespassing Tips

I made a new friend by happenstance. Recently I accidentally destroyed an old, precious book of mine, and April Smith, owner of Booksmith…

11 min readApr 4, 2024

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Edinburgh + the Highlands, Trespassing Tips

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Mary Shiraef

My Fulbright-Hays Odyssey: Threads from Greece to America, Albania and Back

12 min readMar 10, 2024

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My Fulbright-Hays Odyssey: Threads from Greece to America, Albania and Back

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Mary Shiraef

Back in Albania with Four Fresh Oranges and a Plan

A month ago, I began a U.S. Department of State Title VIII Fellowship, administered by the American Councils for International Education…

7 min readFeb 15, 2024

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Back in Albania with Four Fresh Oranges and a Plan

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Mary Shiraef

A short story about my grandfather(s)’ lyra

To kick off 2024, I want to share this Christmas card my cousin, Giorgos Benakis, shared with me. It shows the lyra, a musical instrument…

2 min readJan 5, 2024

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A short story about my grandfather(s)’ lyra

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Mary Shiraef

Four of my favorite people died in 2023

They say the end of the year is for reflection and gratitude. But in 2023, four people who mean a great deal to me passed away — three of…

5 min readJan 1, 2024

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Four of my favorite people died in 2023

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Mary Shiraef

Doorbells, Daytime Spooks, and the Worst Halloween Costume of 2023

My Halloween was spooky after all

4 min readNov 1, 2023

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Doorbells, Daytime Spooks, and the Worst Halloween Costume of 2023

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Mary Shiraef

Peace Plan: take Israel to the ICC for crimes against Armenians

First off, I want to share a great panel about the crisis for the people of Artsakh in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh hosted by the Nanovic…

3 min readOct 27, 2023

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Peace Plan: take Israel to the ICC for crimes against Armenians

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Mary Shiraef

Tribute to Caroline Seabohm, 1940–2023

I met Caroline Seabohm in a van in rural India. We were squished together in the front seat — she, for her age and dignity, and me for my…

12 min readAug 15, 2023

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Tribute to Caroline Seabohm, 1940–2023

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Mary Shiraef

Mary Shiraef

Everyday Researcher, Occasional Teacher. I write here about the people, experiences, and businesses that bring me joy and occasionally, the politics that don't.

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