WHO? A Creative Visual Attention Grabber to create curiosity

A Corset An article of clothing used by females and males in a prior time period An article of clothing used by females and males in a prior time period Did it save the life of an individual? Did it save the life of an individual?

Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaevna b. June 18, 1901 – d. July 16, 1918? – buried July 17, 1998

Anastasia’s Bedroom

The Royal Family

One of the last known photos

Is Anna Anderson Anastasia? A bridge in Berlin A bridge in Berlin An Asylum An Asylum Numerous visits by others Numerous visits by others –Prince Sigismund –Princess Cecilie –Mistress Mathilde Kschessinska –Grand Duke Alexander –Princess Xenia –Tatiana Botkin –

DNA Testing of Anna Court case began in 1938 and lasted until Final outcome, Anna is not Anastasia but she has not provided evidence that she was Anastasia. Court case began in 1938 and lasted until Final outcome, Anna is not Anastasia but she has not provided evidence that she was Anastasia. Died in 1984, cremated and ashes spread on land in Germany. Died in 1984, cremated and ashes spread on land in Germany. DNA of hair remains shows she is not a Romanov … instead she is Franziska Schanzkowska, a Polish factory worker. DNA of hair remains shows she is not a Romanov … instead she is Franziska Schanzkowska, a Polish factory worker.

Burial Site Royal grave uncovered in 1991 Royal grave uncovered in 1991 –Only 7 of the 9 bodies found –Confirmed one daughter and one son missing –In 2007, remaining two skeletons were found and DNA testing completed. The missing two children were found and buried in The entire Romanov Family is now buried as martyrs at the St. Catherine Chapel of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia The entire Romanov Family is now buried as martyrs at the St. Catherine Chapel of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia

Though a Myth … it still sells Movies and books about Anna Anderson continue to be produced, most recent was the 20 th Century Fox animation movie. Movies and books about Anna Anderson continue to be produced, most recent was the 20 th Century Fox animation movie.