633. Joan of Arc: Saviour of France (Part 2)
January 08, 2026
Description
How did a young, uneducated peasant girl dressed in men’s clothing, Joan of Arc, plan to crown the son of the mad and feeble Charles VI, the King of all France, and save them from the English?...
Books Referenced
Joan of Arc: The Image of Female Heroism
Author: Marina Warner
Context:
Dominic referenced Marina Warner's 'wonderful book on Joan of Arc' when discussing Joan's ability to compel credence, quoting Warner's description of Joan having 'an astonishing ability to compel credence.'
Joan of Arc: A History
Author: Helen Castor
Context:
Dominic quoted Helen Castor, described as 'friend of the show, author of a wonderful book on Joan of Arc,' regarding how Joan differed from other female visionaries who typically appeared under the care of a spiritual advisor.