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Shakespeare’s Tomb with Helen Castor

Historian Helen Castor, (author of ‘She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth’, ‘Blood and Roses,’ and ‘Joan of Arc: A History’), will present a new TV programme about ‘Shakespeare’s Tomb.’ The Channel 4 documentary will be shown at 8pm … Continue reading

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Joan of Arc: God’s Warrior – BBC2 tonight at 9pm with Helen Castor

Helen Castor’s TV programme based on her book about Joan of Arc, will be broadcast this evening on BBC2. ‘Writer and historian Dr Helen Castor explores the life – and death – of Joan of Arc. Joan was an extraordinary … Continue reading

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Books 2015 – on sale today – Joan of Arc (paperback) by Helen Castor

7 May 2015 – Joan of Arc (Paperback) by Helen Castor ‘We all know the story of Joan of Arc. A peasant girl who hears voices from God. A warrior leading an army to victory, in an age that believes … Continue reading

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Helen Castor discusses Joan of Arc

Historian Helen Castor discusses her new book, ‘Joan of Arc: A History’ on ABC Radio. Conversations with Richard Fidler – Helen Castor

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Reviews of ‘Joan of Arc’ by Helen Castor

Joan of Arc: a History by Helen Castor, review: ‘popular history at its best’ by Diarmaid MacCulloch – The Telegraph Joan of Arc: A History, by Helen Castor by Rachel Moss – Times Higher Education ‘In this sober, serious and … Continue reading

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