Season 6 | 6. The Siege of Calais
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
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The Surrender of Calais and Its Consequences
This chapter explores the intense struggles during the Siege of Calais amidst the Hundred Years' War, focusing on the French forces' plight and their eventual surrender. It culminates with Queen Philippa's heroic intervention to save the town's leaders from execution, highlighting the interplay of warfare and humanitarianism, against the looming threat of the Black Death.
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