Travel back to 15th-century France to uncover one of the most infamous trials in history — the persecution of Joan of Arc. Far more than a case of heresy, her trial was a calculated political weapon used to destroy a symbol of French resistance and undermine a king’s legitimacy. Through historical records and eyewitness testimony, this episode reveals how a young peasant girl’s faith defied an empire, exposing the corruption of power and the manipulation of religion for political ends. From her divine visions to her fiery execution, Joan’s courage transformed her from a condemned heretic into a timeless icon of faith and freedom.

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