Joan of Arc: The Real Woman Behind 20,000 Statues

Joan of Arc was not a shepherdess. She was a determined teenager who broke an arranged marriage, heard voices, and convinced a chain of noblemen to take her to the French king.

Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks tell the full story. From her village in Lorraine to the battlefields at Orléans. From her betrayal to her execution at 19. And why there are now over 20,000 statues of her across France.

Annie also covers the Paris Airbnb crackdown and shares her road trip itinerary through eastern France.

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Table of Contents for this Episode

• Intro
• Today on the podcast: The Joan of Arc Story
• Podcast supporters
• Magazine segment
• Joan of Arc
• Statues and Legacy
• How did Joan of Arc become so famous?
• France at War
• Myths About Her Childhood
• Voices and Vows
• Breaking the Engagement
• Path to the Dauphin
• Court Test and Conviction
• Armor and Army Plans
• Victory at Orléans
• Crowning at Reims
• War Not Over Yet
• King Wants Peace
• Final Victory Then Dismissal
• Joan Goes Rogue
• Captured And Sold
• Rouen Witchcraft Trial
• Condemned For Clothing
• Burned At The Stake
• Exoneration And Sainthood
• National Symbol Politics
• Legacy And Farewell
• Thank you, Patrons
• France Trip Services
• Paris Airbnb Crackdown
• Record Fine Explained
• New Law and Mayor
• Traveler Booking Tips
• Road Trip Itinerary
• Newsletter and Credits
• Next Episode Teaser
• Final Goodbye
• Copyright

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