Licoricia of Winchester

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.