The Princess Who Re-Wrote History

Learn the fascinating true story of a princess Anna Komnene, who re-wrote history in this animated educational video by Ted-Ed

Anna was the daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father’s reign called “The Alexiad.” As a princess writing about her own family, she had to balance her loyalty to her kin with her obligation to portray events accurately. Leonora Neville investigates this epic historical narrative.

Enjoy this animated history. And learn more with the lesson plan created by Ted-Ed.

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