Short History Of...

Joan of Arc

Sep 17, 2023

Joan of Arc, a historical superstar who helped free France from occupation, is discussed in this podcast. The topics covered include her angelic visions, her tragic fate at a young age, her role as a symbol of national freedom, and her defiance of gender expectations. The podcast also briefly touches on the medical and historical explanations of her revelations and mentions the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster.

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Joan of Arc's unwavering faith and determination make her an inspiration as she defied authority in a patriarchal society.

Joan's trial and execution were politically motivated, highlighting the complexities of power and the politics of her time.

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Joan of Arc's Prophecy and Mission

Joan of Arc, a teenage peasant girl, receives visions and revelations from saints and angels, declaring her the savior of France. She believes herself to be the maiden from the forest who will save her people. Inspired by her divine mission, Joan convinces the Dauphin of France to grant her an army and leads successful campaigns against the English, liberating the city of Orleans and securing the Dauphin's coronation. Despite her victories, Joan's influence wanes, and she is eventually captured, put on trial, accused of heresy, blasphemy, and witchcraft, and ultimately executed at the age of 19.

Introduction

5min

Joan of Arc: A Symbol of Freedom and Tragic Fate

9min

Joan of Arc's Revelations and Explanations

2min

Joan of Arc's Journey and Meeting with the Dofah

5min

The Liberation of Orlean

26min

Challenging Gender Expectations and a Preview of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

2min

Joan of Arc is a historical superstar, a peasant who rose above her rank and gender to help free France from foreign occupation. Claiming to be acting under the orders of saints and angels, she became a symbol of national freedom. But how did a near-illiterate teenage girl win the hearts and minds of soldiers and citizens alike? What was behind her angelic visions? And why was she abandoned to a brutal fate at the age of just nineteen?

This is a Short History of Joan of Arc.

Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Kathryn Harrison, author of Joan of Arc, A Life Transfigured.

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