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The Capetians: everything you wanted to know
Episode 1930

The Capetians: everything you wanted to know

Justine Firnhaber-Baker answers listener questions on the long-standing and influential medieval French dynasty

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

March 17, 202455m 46s

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Show Notes

How did the Capetian dynasty hold on to the French throne for such a long time during the Middle Ages? How did deep-seated religious beliefs shape their rule? And what was the ‘Capetian miracle’? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Justine Firnhaber-Baker answers listener questions on the influential French dynasty – from how they popularised the name 'Phillip' and the iconic fleur-de-lis, to their religiously-inspired 'royal touch'.


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