Women Behind the Curtain: Anna Komnene

<p>Anna Komnene (1083-1153) has mostly been remembered in history for the failed coup to take control of the Byzantine Empire from her younger brother. But she was also a dedicated historian, and her 13 volume historical work — the Alexios — is one of the most extensive written during the Middle Ages.  </p> <p><strong>For Further Reading:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/03/02/byzantine-princess-magnum-opus/">The Misunderstood Byzantine Princess and Her Magnum Opus</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Anna_Komnene/">Anna Komnene - World History Encyclopedia</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://retrospectjournal.com/2022/03/14/anna-komnene-the-struggles-of-a-female-historian-in-medieval-times/">Anna Komnene: The Struggles of a Female Historian in Medieval Times – Retrospect Journal</a></li> </ul> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This month, we're pulling back the curtain to reveal women overlooked in their own lifetimes or in our historical accounts of the eras in which they lived. We're talking about the activists, thinkers, leaders, artists, and innovators history has forgotten.</p> <p>History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.</p> <p>Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many mor