Anne Curry

Anne Curry, Emeritus Professor of Medieval History, Andrew Ayton, Senior Research Fellow, and Erika Graham-Goering, Lecturer in Late Medieval History, delve into the monumental Battle of Crécy. They discuss how Edward III's strategic use of terrain and longbowmen led to a surprising English victory against a larger French force. The conversation highlights the political tensions that fueled the battle, the evolving tactics of warfare, and the economic strategies that shaped the conflict. They also touch on the aftermath, including its pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War.

Historian Anne Curry discusses the rise and fall of Joan of Arc, dismantling myths around her life. Topics include political intrigues during the Hundred Years' War, Joan's spiritual and political beliefs, her role in the Siege of Orleans, and her enduring legacy as an iconic warrior.