Stop Erasing History - Include Skanderbeg in Rise of Empires Season 3 - Netflix
Stop Erasing History - Include Skanderbeg in Rise of Empires Season 3 - Netflix
The Issue
As an Albanian deeply connected to my heritage, it's disheartening to witness the erasure of important figures like Gjergj Kastrioti, more widely known as Scanderbeg, in historical documentaries. The recent release of Netflix's "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" serves as a striking example of this omission. Despite Scanderbeg's pivotal role as a formidable leader who successfully resisted the Ottoman Empire for a quarter of a century, this documentary fails to even mention him.
The absence of Scanderbeg is akin to recounting the history of World War II without acknowledging pivotal battles like the Battle of Britain. To exclude the only general who consistently defeated the Ottoman Sultans for 25 years is to distort history. This is not just a missing chapter; it's a significant oversight that undermines the documentary's claim to historical accuracy.
Documentaries are trusted sources of information for millions worldwide. When these depictions are incomplete or skewed, they can perpetrate misunderstood or biased versions of history. By not including Scanderbeg and his significant contributions, "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" risks functioning as state-funded propaganda for one side of history, overshadowing the Paleo-Balkan resistance and the rich legacy of Albanian and Arvanite people.
We respect Netflix’s influence as a major content creator to rectify this narrative oversight. We propose two potential solutions: either include Scanderbeg and accurately depict his role as an ever-victorious leader against the Ottomans or recategorize the documentary as fiction. This would acknowledge the current lack of historical comprehensive coverage and consequently prevent misleading audiences.
Join me in urging Netflix to acknowledge and represent historical truths. The accurate portrayal of leaders like Scanderbeg is essential to honoring the resistance and resilience of all people and preserving a balanced historical narrative. Sign this petition to call upon Netflix to either amend the documentary to include Scanderbeg or clarify its fictional nature. Together, we can stand for truth and historical accuracy.
The absence of Scanderbeg is akin to recounting the history of World War II without acknowledging pivotal battles like the Battle of Britain. To exclude the only general who consistently defeated the Ottoman Sultans for 25 years is to distort history. This is not just a missing chapter; it's a significant oversight that undermines the documentary's claim to historical accuracy.
Documentaries are trusted sources of information for millions worldwide. When these depictions are incomplete or skewed, they can perpetrate misunderstood or biased versions of history. By not including Scanderbeg and his significant contributions, "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" risks functioning as state-funded propaganda for one side of history, overshadowing the Paleo-Balkan resistance and the rich legacy of Albanian and Arvanite people.
We respect Netflix’s influence as a major content creator to rectify this narrative oversight. We propose two potential solutions: either include Scanderbeg and accurately depict his role as an ever-victorious leader against the Ottomans or recategorize the documentary as fiction. This would acknowledge the current lack of historical comprehensive coverage and consequently prevent misleading audiences.
Join me in urging Netflix to acknowledge and represent historical truths. The accurate portrayal of leaders like Scanderbeg is essential to honoring the resistance and resilience of all people and preserving a balanced historical narrative. Sign this petition to call upon Netflix to either amend the documentary to include Scanderbeg or clarify its fictional nature. Together, we can stand for truth and historical accuracy.
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The Issue
As an Albanian deeply connected to my heritage, it's disheartening to witness the erasure of important figures like Gjergj Kastrioti, more widely known as Scanderbeg, in historical documentaries. The recent release of Netflix's "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" serves as a striking example of this omission. Despite Scanderbeg's pivotal role as a formidable leader who successfully resisted the Ottoman Empire for a quarter of a century, this documentary fails to even mention him.
The absence of Scanderbeg is akin to recounting the history of World War II without acknowledging pivotal battles like the Battle of Britain. To exclude the only general who consistently defeated the Ottoman Sultans for 25 years is to distort history. This is not just a missing chapter; it's a significant oversight that undermines the documentary's claim to historical accuracy.
Documentaries are trusted sources of information for millions worldwide. When these depictions are incomplete or skewed, they can perpetrate misunderstood or biased versions of history. By not including Scanderbeg and his significant contributions, "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" risks functioning as state-funded propaganda for one side of history, overshadowing the Paleo-Balkan resistance and the rich legacy of Albanian and Arvanite people.
We respect Netflix’s influence as a major content creator to rectify this narrative oversight. We propose two potential solutions: either include Scanderbeg and accurately depict his role as an ever-victorious leader against the Ottomans or recategorize the documentary as fiction. This would acknowledge the current lack of historical comprehensive coverage and consequently prevent misleading audiences.
Join me in urging Netflix to acknowledge and represent historical truths. The accurate portrayal of leaders like Scanderbeg is essential to honoring the resistance and resilience of all people and preserving a balanced historical narrative. Sign this petition to call upon Netflix to either amend the documentary to include Scanderbeg or clarify its fictional nature. Together, we can stand for truth and historical accuracy.
The absence of Scanderbeg is akin to recounting the history of World War II without acknowledging pivotal battles like the Battle of Britain. To exclude the only general who consistently defeated the Ottoman Sultans for 25 years is to distort history. This is not just a missing chapter; it's a significant oversight that undermines the documentary's claim to historical accuracy.
Documentaries are trusted sources of information for millions worldwide. When these depictions are incomplete or skewed, they can perpetrate misunderstood or biased versions of history. By not including Scanderbeg and his significant contributions, "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" risks functioning as state-funded propaganda for one side of history, overshadowing the Paleo-Balkan resistance and the rich legacy of Albanian and Arvanite people.
We respect Netflix’s influence as a major content creator to rectify this narrative oversight. We propose two potential solutions: either include Scanderbeg and accurately depict his role as an ever-victorious leader against the Ottomans or recategorize the documentary as fiction. This would acknowledge the current lack of historical comprehensive coverage and consequently prevent misleading audiences.
Join me in urging Netflix to acknowledge and represent historical truths. The accurate portrayal of leaders like Scanderbeg is essential to honoring the resistance and resilience of all people and preserving a balanced historical narrative. Sign this petition to call upon Netflix to either amend the documentary to include Scanderbeg or clarify its fictional nature. Together, we can stand for truth and historical accuracy.
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Petition created on January 23, 2026