Tag Archives: Joan of Arc

November 11th And Giving Thanks To A Small Statue And Many, Many Men And Women #remembranceday

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 by TanGental

My brother, the Archaeologist wrote this piece for my blog back in 2014 when we were thinking about the 100th anniversary of the start of that god-awful conflict. On this day of days, a unusually mild and beautiful November here … Continue reading →

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How Joan Of Arc Ensured My Existence #WW1 #family

Posted on Nov 12, 2018 by TanGental

In a display cabinet, a few feet from where I am sitting is a small porcelain statue of Joan of Arc. Whilst it is over one hundred years old, it is of no particular value, especially as the head has, … Continue reading →

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The Archaeologist Writes – St. Joan works overtime

Posted on Oct 19, 2014 by TanGental

The Archaeologist is putting in a guest appearance today.   In a display cabinet, a few feet from where I am sitting is a small porcelain statue of Joan of Arc. Whilst it is over one hundred years old, it is … Continue reading →

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