# The imaginary king who changed the real world

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Matteo Salvadore
- Year: 2020
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: History, Religion, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/matteo_salvadore_the_imaginary_king_who_changed_the_real_world)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

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. \[Directed by Anna Nowakowska, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Cam Misirlioglu / WORKPLAYWORK\].

## Lectures

1. [The imaginary king who changed the real world](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/matteo_salvadore_the_imaginary_king_who_changed_the_real_world/202478018a8c), 6 min (TED's player)