

Licoricia of Winchester
Aug 28, 2023
Learn about Licoricia of Winchester, a Jewish woman who was a major financier in medieval England. Explore the challenges and successes she faced, from anti-Semitic violence to her role as a personal financier to King Henry III. Discover the demand for talage from England's Jewish community and Licoricia's imprisonment and negotiations for her inheritance. The podcast also discusses the unveiling of a statue of Licoricia and includes a listener mail segment about Caribbean square dancing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Arrival of Jewish Communities
03:11 • 10min
The Jewish Community and the King
12:52 • 4min
Life in Winchester: From Challenges to Success
16:45 • 5min
The Talage and Jewish Community in England
21:20 • 7min
Muriel's Post-Divorce Challenges and the Fate of Lucrecia
28:08 • 2min
Licoricia's Imprisonment and Inheritance
29:56 • 15min
The Licorice of Winchester Appeal, Unveiling of the Statue, and Listener Mail on Cuban Rueda Dancing
44:33 • 5min