History-Makers: Anna Komnena

She’s a Princess! She’s a Poet! She’s a Historian! She’s Anna Komnena — the COOLEST writer in the Byzantine Empire! On this episode of History-Makers, jump into the reign of Alexios Komnenos from the perspective of his daughter Anna, and learn about the emperor who saved the Byzantines from certain doom, as well as the traits that make Anna’s “Alexiad“ a masterpiece. This video was edited by Sophia Ricciardi, AKA “Indigo“. Our content is intended for teenage audiences and up. Sources & Further Reading: The Alexiad — obviously, what are you waiting for? (Also Norwich’s “Byzantium“) PATREON: MERCH LINKS: OUR WEBSITE: Find us on Twitter Find us on Reddit