About this episode
This episode explores the life and impact of Joan of Arc, a teenage girl who became a historical icon during the war between England and France.
A deep dive into Joan of Arc — the teenage girl who became one of history's most enduring icons. Jem unpacks the real story behind the legend: the brutal, decades-long war between England and France, how a 16-year-old hearing voices managed to turn the tide of a 75-year losing streak, and why her brief, three-year story has fueled 500 years of movies, operas, pop songs, and pop culture obsession. From Warhammer to Bill & Ted, Joan's fingerprints are everywhere — and this episode asks why. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Jem Duducu
Topics covered
- Joan of Arc
- history
- war
- pop culture
- legend
- teenage icons
Keywords
- Joan of Arc
- history
- England
- France
- war
- pop culture
- teenage icon
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Bill & Ted
Places: England, France
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