Historical apologies & female leaders: History behind the headlines
History Extra podcast
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Exploring Apologies: From Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages and Beyond
The chapter discusses the origins and types of apologies, examining the defensive nature of 'apology' and the contrite meaning of 'sorry'. It explores historical examples like Henry IV's dramatic display of penitence at Canossa and modern instances like the Profumo scandal where apologies influenced personal and political outcomes.
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