Joan’s capture by the Burgundians, who were allies of the English, led to her being handed over to the English. She was charged with a number of serious accusations, including heresy, witchcraft, and cross-dressing. The trial, which took place in 1431, was politically motivated. The English and their allies sought to discredit her, viewing her as
Military Campaigns and Siege of Orléans
In 1429, Joan was given command of a small army to relieve the siege of Orléans, a key stronghold that had been under English control for several months. This marked the beginning of Joan’s military career, and her presence was nothing short of transformative. Her arrival at the siege lifted the morale of the French soldiers and civilians, who w
Joan of Arc: A Historical Overview
Joan of Arc, or Jeanne d'Arc in French, remains one of the most iconic and revered figures in world history. Her story transcends time, spanning across military achievements, religious fervor, and the deeply political conflicts of her era. Born in 1412 in Domrémy, a small village in northeastern France, Joan’s life was marked by her extraordinar
The Mother of a King: Securing the Tudor Dynasty (1485-1509)
With Henry VII now king, Margaret’s role shifted from political maneuvering to ensuring the stability and future of the Tudor dynasty. She was named the mother of the King, but her relationship with her son was complex. Margaret, a woman who had fought so hard for her son’s throne, found herself having to adjust to the new political realities o