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the Joan chronicles: catwalk to canonization

In the period of World War I, Joan of Arc was to Americans the sentimentalized symbol of the Franco-American alliance and of the cause of the “Entente Cordiale.” Popular ballads, bric-a-brac, medals, art exhibitions, alike expressed this sentiment; so did … Continue reading

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romancing the joan

The trial and execution of Joan of Arc was just the beginning for the poor soul. In the centuries since the Maid has continued to provoke anger and awe, becoming a symbol for monarchists, romantics, Left and Right… Another movement … Continue reading

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