Joan of Arc Explained in 15 Minutes

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Joan's story almost feels like a novel instead of a part of history. She was a shining savior on a warhorse, waving her white banner and calling her soldiers forth to victory; but she was also painfully and intensely human, a young girl who wept and bled just the same as the rest of us. In the same breath, it is as easy to relate to Joan as it is to be awed by her incredible character.

She may have been beatified as a saint, but Joan of Arc was in many ways a very ordinary human being, a person who felt pain and fear, a person who made mistakes and who had moments of weakness. This book follows her through her extraordinary journey. Feel her terror as she first experienced her visions. See her determination as she convinced a cynical captain to grant her passage to the Dauphin. Experience her exhilaration and faith as she led the French army to victory after victory. Weep alongside her as the King of France betrayed her. Suffer with her during her long imprisonment in the hands of her enemies. And cry with the witnesses who saw her burn for a crime she did not commit.

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Yeah, yeah. When Jeanne listened to the voices she became a hero, but when I listened to the voices I got put on a watchlist...

[JT]

Joan of arc is the closest thing i have to a personal hero (and that's saying a LOT). This teenage farm girl was SO commited to her faith that all it took were voices telling her to go to WAR and she did it (and did it with more swag than anyone could have possibly imagined). I greatly applaud her and feel for her tragic end.

[haley]

morrissey does NOT know how joan of arc felt

[ffire]

When a, woman fight fearless for her country with an iron fist its witchcraft but when a man does the same he is touched by the gods, a hero, a legend

[maria-melek]

Am I the only one here just because I love history?

[Choicesaa]

She became a Saint in 1920. Joan Of Arc was my hero as a child

[cryingafrican]

Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc, was a French heroine and martyr who played a critical role in the Hundred Years' War between France and England in the 15th century. Joan was born in 1412 in Domrémy, a village in northeastern France, and grew up during a time of political and social upheaval in France. At the age of 13, Joan began to experience visions of angels and saints, who urged her to take up arms and liberate France from English domination.

In 1429, when Joan was just 17 years old, she traveled to the court of Charles VII, the Dauphin of France, and convinced him to allow her to lead an army against the English. Despite her lack of military training and experience, Joan's charisma and bravery won her the support of many soldiers and commanders, and she led several successful campaigns against the English, including the Siege of Orléans, which proved to be a turning point in the war.

Joan's influence on the battlefield was not only due to her military prowess but also her leadership qualities. She was known for her courage and determination, as well as her unwavering faith in God. Her steadfastness in the face of opposition, including from within her own ranks, helped inspire her troops and earned her the respect of her enemies.

However, Joan's success was short-lived. In 1430, she was captured by the Burgundians, who sold her to the English. She was put on trial by an ecclesiastical court, which accused her of heresy and witchcraft. Despite her courageous defense and her insistence on her own innocence, Joan was found guilty and sentenced to death by burning at the stake.

Joan's death was a blow to the French morale, and her legacy lived on as a symbol of French national pride and resistance to foreign domination. In 1456, a retrial was held, and Joan was exonerated of all charges. She was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church, and her feast day is celebrated on May 30.

Joan of Arc's life and legacy continue to inspire people to this day. She is revered for her courage, her faith, and her dedication to the cause of the French nation. Her story is a reminder of the power of one person's conviction to change the course of history, and her example has inspired countless men and women to stand up for their beliefs, no matter the odds or opposition.

[didiercorot]

- Joan of Arc is a heroine known to the four corners of the world. This young girl fought and she sacrificed her life for a cause that she thought to be fair. She has shown an iron will, exemplary bravery and loyalty to her faith and her country. His story should inspire every human being on earth whatever his skin color, his religion, his social level or his place of life. Joan of Arc is an icon and a Saint for the eternity. She will be perhaps considered in the future as a universal heritage.

[cobaltprime]

As a deeply religious person, it’s hard to know for sure Joan truly was chosen and spoke with Angels. It could have been dreams born from faith and words of prophecy guiding them. Kind of like when you watch a movie before bed and it can impact your dreams.
However, such events are not unprecedented. God has chosen women to serve him. To fulfill a great purpose. Sometimes with direct contact via angels, others subtly through events and those around them.
The obvious example is that of Mary, the very mother of Christ. A woman revered by Christians for your courage taking on the obvious hardships that would come. Esther, who was emboldened by Mordecai to help her people as the new queen. Fulfilling God’s mission for her in spite of no direct contact.
Even *leaders* directly chosen by God exist. We have Deborah the only female judge that led Israel. He has chosen the most faithful and virtuous of men and women. Even the less than virtuous as well. Rahab and Mary Magdalene were “women of the night” (to prevent YouTube deleting this comment). Yet they were called by God. Rahab to protect the Israelites and Mary to follow Jesus directly.
God’s plans have always been an enigma. And he definitely has a sense of poetry where events repeat themselves and there’s a sort of rhyming to them.
He chooses the most noblest of souls, even those who lived sinful lives. It is not impossible Joan was such an individual. A sort of retelling of Deborah, but as the warrior herself. To be a leader men.
This also came at a period where the Church had become corrupt. Concerned with matters of the world than the souls of those within it. Such an upstarting individual would pose a threat to their power structure. The men she fought along side were inspired by her. In spite of not being told to become the new French Queen, they did not know that.
Had events gone differently, she may have become Queen of France by the end. Through marriage of the king she would serve, Charles, or though his child (we don’t know for sure how Charles felt towards her, as annoying as she had become, he may have still tried to rescue her).
Regardless, she was a Pious Queen in all but title to her fellow soldiers. Her virginity retained as to echo Mary, deliverance from the untainted of fleshly desires.

Since Joan, we’ve seen plenty of women like her. The obvious is the Virgin Queen Mary. And I theorize that Princess Diana was to be the modern equivalent. Though she would never be Queen by right, nor even by marriage, she was the “People’s Princess.” Like Joan, she was able to capture the hearts and minds of her people. And such a person would threaten the power structure. A conspiracy theory I believe is plausible is that Queen Elizabeth was threatened or at least jealous of her enough to “make accidents happen.” But I digress.

Joan’s legacy is that of unwavering faith and determination. Her actions brought good things to her country. Even showed the Church’s corruption. A corruption which would then be challenged through Martin Luther and many after him. Divinely chosen, or religious delusion, she was a hero that did God’s work.

[unregisteredassaultbutterk]

"God told me to expel the english"
Joan of Arc? More like Joan of Based

[geralynpinto]

Fascinating and so informative. I'm from India. When l studied for the MA at Mangalore University, we students put up an excerpt of Bernard Shaw's play, "Saint Joan". I acted as Joan. It's an experience that has stayed with me these past forty years!
Thank you for this wonderful, concise account of the life of Jeanne D'Arc.

[kbkb]

Joan of Arc was such a bad ass. One of my favorite women in history, alongside Theodora and Zenobia

[champagnegascogne]

Come on France, build a ship that is worthy to be called Jeanne D'Arc for the fourth time.

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Your channel deserves a lot more supporters, you truly have amazing content

[ceegesange]

Historians have rejected a number of claims made in this video. The part about her allegedly being given "a basic course in battle tactics" is made up : she wasn't trained, didn't fight (as she said bluntly during her trial), and didn't lead directly since there was always a nobleman in command. Her "male clothing" was just the soldiers' outfit that she was given to wear for practical reasons - as this video admits but without acknowledging the obvious implications, especially since the official doctrine of the medieval Church allowed an exemption when "cross-dressing" was done out of necessity, which the tribunal ignored because the tribunal was pro-English, as is proven by internal English government records. The video claims she refused to "bow... to the men of the Church", which is contradicted by many eyewitnesses who said she submitted to the Pope and general clergy but only refused to submit to the pro-English clergy running the trial. The judge had served as an advisor to the English occupation government for over a decade before the trial, and many eyewitnesses said that he rigged the trial against her by producing deliberately false or misleading charges. The video admits the conviction was later overturned but doesn't admit that this was done by the Chief Inquisitor, Jehan Brehal; instead, the video just repeats the usual stuff claiming that the Church as a whole "had so sorely abused" her and allegedly didn't change its mind until 500 years later, when in fact she was only opposed and victimized by pro-English clergy while having the support of many other clergy - as the video itself had previously alluded to (near the middle of the video) by stating that she had been approved by theologians at Poitiers in March of 1429. She was also supported by several bishops and archbishops and by the famous theologian Jehan Gerson and many others during her lifetime, and by many more during and after the postwar appeal of her case in the 1450s. In the 16th century the Catholic League depicted her on their war banners, because she had been considered a de-facto saint by many of the clergy from the beginning.

[stuckonaslide]

some french girl:
god: "They are rage, brutal, without mercy. But you. You will be worse. Rip and tear, until it is done."

[wolfeusmc]

I have always loved and adored Joan and she was my inspiration to get a minor in French. There's a reason my time in the Marines I got "Noblesse Oblige" tattooed to my heart ...because Joan definitely obliged and the Maid of Orleans' is in my mind and faith She was a Miracle of God.

[colinwar]

Emotional is something I don't have much of, but this brought emotion.

[louu]

« Now I know how Joan of arc felt, now I know how Joan of arc felt. »

[annkrispine]

I love you saint Joan.. Whoever they called you, you are always a saint for me.. A saint for Jesus.. A different one.