Joan of Arc: The truth behind the legend

In the final episode of History's Greatest Leaders, historian, author and broadcaster Janina Ramirez tells Mike Soutar about the remarkable story of Joan of Arc

Published: September 7, 2026 at 12:27 PM

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From peasant to martyr, rebellious teenager to national icon, Joan of Arc’s story is one of the most remarkable chapters of medieval history. But how much is it grounded in reality? And what does her meteoric rise, and equally dizzying decline, tell us about the importance of persuasion, self-belief, and leadership authority?

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In this episode, Mike Soutar is joined by historian, author and broadcaster Janina Ramirez to explore those questions and more – and to investigate just how far having the courage of your convictions can take you.

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Authors

Mike SoutarEntrepreneur and author

Mike Soutar is an entrepreneur and author of Next Gen CEO, and advisor on BBC One’s The Apprentice

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