Why pop culture’s love of Joan of Arc endures
The Amazonian image of Joan of Arc in armor is perhaps the most recurrent ... First glorified then crucified, Joan’s ...
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How Joan of Arc turned the tide in the Hundred Years’ War
The Maid was Joan of Arc, whose role in liberating the city of Orléans in 1429 had put courage back into the hearts of the embattled French. Even so, her capture soon after was a morale boost for ...
People of New Orleans to march in Joan of Arc Parade, embracing hope and resilience amid tragedy
The first parade of Carnival season in New Orleans is scheduled to take place in the French Quarter on Monday, just five days ...
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On first night of Mardi Gras, Joan of Arc parade chooses hope over fear
The first parade of the Mardi Gras season will roll tonight, less than a week after a man drove his truck into crowds on ...
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Walking Through History: The Church of Joan of Arc in Rouen
As I meandered through the lively open-air market in Rouen, the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked bread, ...
Philomena Cunk’s 7 heroes from history – from Joan of Arc to Oscar Wilde
Joan of Arc was as religious as a person can get without turning into a stained-glass window. When she was just 13 she claimed to have been visited by three saints – Michael, Catherine and Margaret.