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634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)

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634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3) mentions Joan of Arc by Marina Warner and Joan by Helen Castor with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Joan of Arc
Marina Warner

He is so full of excitement because he has just seen the heroine of the hour, Joan of Arc.

Joan
Helen Castor

So a month has gone by since this extraordinary moment in the history of France and French military achievements, the liberation of Orléans.

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How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be crowned in the ancient seat of French kings? Why was she able to continually defeat the formidable soldiers of England, in battle? And, how was Joan’s legendary ascent finally brought shatteringly down, as she fell into the hands of her dreaded English enemies…? Join Tom and Dominic as the discuss the apex of Joan of Arc’s many triumphs, her continued war with the English, and the terrible moment that would see her captured, cast in irons, and put on trial for her life… _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Joan of Arc
Marina Warner

The host discusses the historical significance of Joan of Arc in the context of the siege of Orléans and her role in…

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Helen Castor

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Joan of Arc
Marina Warner
Best for History enthusiasts and studentsOften cited around Joan of Arc's impact

Marina Warner writes, Joan was the personification of mobility. She accepted neither her peasant birth nor her female condition, none of the limitations society had provided for her circumscription.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and students
Key quote: He is so full of excitement because he has just seen the heroine of the hour, Joan of Arc.
The host discusses the historical significance of Joan of Arc in the context of the siege of Orléans and her role in French military achievements. They highlight the excitement and admiration felt by those who witnessed her leadership during this pivotal moment in history.
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Joan
Helen Castor
Best for History enthusiasts and readers interested in military history.Often cited around Joan of Arc

Helen Castor in her book on Joan discusses the events surrounding Joan's leadership and the surrender of Troyes, highlighting the miraculous elements of her story.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Joan of Arc
For: History enthusiasts and readers interested in military history.
Key quote: So a month has gone by since this extraordinary moment in the history of France and French military achievements, the liberation of Orléans.
The host discusses the historical significance of Joan of Arc and her role in the liberation of Orléans. The mention of the book 'Joan' by Helen Castor highlights the exploration of her life and impact during this pivotal moment in French history.
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He is so full of excitement because he has just seen the heroine of the hour, Joan of Arc.
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Joan of Arc
Marina Warner

The host discusses the historical significance of Joan of Arc in the context of the siege of Orléans and her role in French military achievements.…

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Joan
Helen Castor

The host discusses the historical significance of Joan of Arc and her role in the liberation of Orléans. The mention of the book 'Joan' by Helen Ca…

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