Lionheart of stone: the medieval statue debate

44:28 | Jul 17th, 2020

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The past few months have seen vigorous debates about the future of statues to contested historical figures, typically related to the colonial era and the Confederacy. In this episode, historian Simon ...Show More

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rmmiller364 recommended:Jun 30th, 2022

For the past few years in the US, statues have been being re-evaluated. I’m also interested in how this conversation is playing out in other countries. This episode examines the case of a statue of Richard the Lionheart. What does it mean to valorize a crusader king now? Did racism exist in the medi...Show More

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