634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)

The podcast explores Joan of Arc's rise and the shifting dynamics of the Hundred Years' War, focusing on her impact after the liberation of Orléans. It examines how Joan's image, blending chivalric ideals with her identity as "the maid," galvanized French forces and led to Charles VII's coronation at Reims. The hosts discuss the strategic and geopolitical factors at play, including the fragility of the Anglo-Burgundian alliance and the English perception of Joan as a witch. Despite initial successes, Joan's attack on Paris marked a turning point, leading to her capture and the political machinations surrounding her trial, as various factions sought to exploit her fate for their own ends.