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Historical apologies & female leaders: History behind the headlines

Jun 17, 2024
Explore historical apologies from Ancient Greece to modern times, including Henry IV's act of penitence. Learn about female leaders and their impact, such as the first female president of Mexico. Delve into law and accountability in medieval rulers, spelling standardization, and Chinese character evolution.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Apologies: From Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages and Beyond
02:43 • 9min
3
Exploring Historical Acts of Contrition and Measurement of Sins in the Middle Ages
12:11 • 3min
4
Exploring Historical Apologies and Political Impact in Asia
14:57 • 2min
5
Historical Apologies and Female Leadership
17:08 • 25min
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Law and Medieval Rulers Accountability, Spelling Standardization, and Chinese Character Evolution
42:13 • 12min