Joan of Arc (Radio Edit)
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06/05/21
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Delusion or divine intervention? Learn about Joan of Arc’s super sewing skills, her badass credentials and the story of why it took nearly half a century for her to become a saint. If you think it’s tough being a woman now, find out what it was like in 1400s France. Joining Greg Jenner to learn about Joan are comedian Catherine Bohart and historian Dr Helen Castor
Script: Greg Jenner Research: Emma Nagouse Producer: Dan Morelle
A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4.
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