371. The 1973 Chilean Coup: General Pinochet Seizes Power (Part 2)

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635. Joan of Arc: For Fear of the Flames (Part 4)

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634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)

How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be crowned in the ancient seat of French kings? Why was she able to continually defeat the formidable soldiers of England, in battle? And, how was Joan’s legendary ascent finally brought shatteri ...  Show more

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