Joan of Arc rode 3,000 miles on horseback, study finds
Joan of Arc, a historical figure shrouded in mystique and valour, is often celebrated for her unwavering faith and military prowess. However, one aspect of her remarkable story that often goes unnoticed is her exceptional skill as an equestrian.
Joan of Arc’s Heretical Tree of Domrémy
The tree represented a useful trump card for Joan’s judges in order to convict her of heresy and eventually burn her at the stake
Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans
In the year 1428, the English besieged Orléans, hoping to capture the strategic and symbolic city. A victory here could have led to the conquest of France. However, a teenage girl named Joan of Arc would also come to Orléans, and the entire course of the Hundred Years’ War would be changed. In this episode of Bow and Blade, Kelly and Michael talk about one of the most dramatic stories of medieval military history.
Joan of Arc: The Feminine and the Masculine
From heretic to miracle, from warrior to saint: A look at how Joan of Arc has been depicted, from the 15th century to the 20th century.
The Hundred Years War Revisited: Avenging Angel
“I am sent from God, the King of Heaven, to chase you out of all France, body for body.”
I sing of the Maiden: Joan of Arc in Musicals and Opera
Many medieval figures and periods are treated in musical and opera and these works offer various insights into the approaches, reputation and reception of medieval history – today, we’re going to look at Joan of Arc.
A Woman as Leader of Men: Joan of Arc’s Military Career
Though she was radically different from other contemporary military leaders, her troops followed her with a loyalty unsurpassed by any other late-medieval captain.
How Legend Constructs French National Identity: Jeanne d’Arc
Since the fifteenth century, French authors have (re)told the story of Jeanne d’Arc.
Joan of Arc through the Ages: In Art and Imagination
Since her death at the hands of the English in 1431, Joan of Arc has inspired and puzzled millions.
Book Review: A Medieval Woman’s Companion by Susan Signe Morrison
Susan Signe Morrison’s book, “A Medieval Woman’s Companion” brings the contributions of medieval women, famous and obscure, to the forefront in this fantastic introductory text.
The Privileging of Visio over Vox in the Mystical Experiences of Hildegard of Bingen and Joan of Arc
Even though medieval women mystics have enjoyed increased attention in recent scholarly discussion, a topic that still has not been tackled is the possible difference between seeing a vision and hearing a voice during a mystical experience and the ramifications of this difference in the context of medieval text production and in the status of mystics as authors.
Joan of Arc’s Ring: A Question of Possession and Cultural Patrimony
To begin to grasp the significance of this object to the French psyche, one must first understand the full import of the Maid of Orleans within the context of French history and culture.
Routier Perrinet Gressart: Joan of Arc’s Penultimate Enemy
Even my English medievalist colleagues, however reluctantly, must admit that Joan of Arc played a significant role in the Hundred Years War.
Joan of Arc Museum opens in France
Those interested in the story of Joan of Arc have a new destination – Rouen, where the Joan of Arc History Centre opened last month, making use of a 15th century Archbishop’s palace that played a role in history of the Maid of Orléans.
Joan of Arc, a medieval Antigone and a (post-) modern myth?
Let’s admit, first of all, that it would certainly be, abusive to read the motive of Antigone tout court in the ambivalent character of Joan of Arc, although Steiner approaches the two figures by the…
Ten Medieval Warrior Women
While Joan of Arc is well-known as a woman who was involved in medieval warfare, there are many more examples of women who took up arms or commanded armies during the Middle Ages.
BOOKS:Medieval Celebrities!
They may not have won any Oscars, but they were definitely medieval celebrities! Here are some great reads about some of the most famous faces of the Middle Ages
Charisma and Routine: Shaping the Memory of Brother Richard and Joan of Arc
Charisma and Routine: Shaping the Memory of Brother Richard and Joan of Arc Andrew Brown (School of Humanities, Massey University, New Zealand) Religions, 2012, 3(4), 1162-1179…
The Privileging of Visio over Vox in the Mystical Experiences of Hildegard of Bingen and Joan of Arc
Even though medieval women mystics have enjoyed increased attention in recent scholarly discussion, a topic that still has not been tackled is the possible difference between seeing a vision and hearing a voice during a mystical experience
Gender Transgression as Heresy: The Trial of Joan of Arc
This paper aims to take the trial of Joan of Arc seriously by arguing that Joan really was a heretic because she was different from orthodox Christians in that she transgressed traditional gender roles.
Myths and mandrakes
Others, however, began to wonder whether the possession of roots might not bring them success in other areas as well—wealth, popularity, or the power to control their own and other people’s destinies, and took to wearing them as good luck charms.
Is truth more interesting than fiction? The conflict between veracity and dramatic impact in historical fiction
I do not wish to enlist, on either side, in the battle between historians and novelists. What I would like is to suggest a foray which may at first glance seem a minor skirmish, but which may significantly affect the way in which a writer portrays people who once lived, particularly famous people.
Joan of Arc: Christian Heretic, Christian Saint
Joan of Arc was the French hero of the Hundred Years War and the catalyst who tipped the war in favor of the French after a series of disheartening English victories.
Hugh Kennedy of Ardstinchar: Joan of Arc’s Scottish Captain
Priest, soldier, pillager, diplomat, counsellor to kings, Archdeacon of St Andrews… and mentioned in the birth of Scottish golf. You couldn’t make this man up.
Reflections on The Malleus Maleficarum in Light of the Trial of Joan of Arc
Although Joan’s trial took place in France and The Malleus Maleficarum was published in Germany, they are suitable for comparison because this text became the definitive manual for witchcraft inquisitors across Europe.