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 ...
Joan of Arc is also known as "the Maid of Orleans" for her role liberating the city in 1429 Authorities in the French city of Orléans are investigating racist tweets about a teenager set to play ...
St. Joan of Arc is depicted on horseback in an illustration from a 1504 manuscript. (photo: Wiki Commons / public domain) Solène Tadié Blogs November 1, 2024 St. Joan of Arc is a constant source ...
From ordinary farm girl to extraordinary hero, the life of Joan of Arc was one of conviction and courage. Fifteenth-century France was devastated by an ongoing war in which women did not fight.