The imaginary king who changed the real world

In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the Tower of Babel and the Fountain of Youth— all ruled over by the letter’s mysterious author: Prester John. Who was this powerful ruler, and was he even real? Matteo Salvadore shares the legend of a mythical king who impacted the decisions of European leaders for 400 years.

Length: 05 min 33 sec

Educator: Matteo Salvadore

Director: Anna Nowakowska

Narrator: Addison Anderson

Producer: The Animation Workshop, Bethany Cutmore-Scott

Director of Production: Gerta Xhelo

Editorial Producer: Alex Rosenthal

Associate Editorial Producer: Dan Kwartler

Script Editor: Alex Gendler

Fact-Checker: Eden Girma