The Siege of Orléans
Type: Event
As of November 2026, The Siege of Orléans has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026). A significant military engagement where Joan of Arc played a pivotal role.
The siege of Orléans marked a turning point of the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The siege took place at the pinnacle of English power during the later stages of the war, but was repulsed by French forces inspired by the arrival of Joan of Arc. The French would then regain the initiative in the conflict and begin to recapture territories previously occupied by the English.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Type | History |
Who talks about The Siege of Orléans on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up The Siege of Orléans; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Fall of Joan of Arc | EP 4 on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026) — Tom Holland