Our series on the Hundred Years' War continues with a deep dive into the events of the conflict and the consequences of a century of violence and death across Europe. Join Olivia and Aran as they discuss how the Black Death, rapid military and social developments, and a million succession crises almost brought France to the brink of defeat by the English. Until, somewhere in northeastern France, in a sleepy village called Domrémy, a young woman begins to have visions....
Join us in two weeks' time as we continue the series by giving you a proper introduction to Joan of Arc and her exploits! Until then, enjoy the show.
For more on some of what we discuss, check out:
- The transcript of the trial of Joan of Arc:
- The Social Impact of the Hundred Years War on the Societies of England and France
- Gunpowder Weaponry and the Rise of the Early Modern State
- Joan of Arc and Female Mysticism
Music used in this episode:
https://archive.org/details/ld-100-en-retrouvant-le-moyen-age-charles-ravier/LD+100%E2%80%A2f1.wav
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