> In 1431, Joan of Arc was found guilty of which crime?And the answer: heresy. During the Hundred Years' War, 18 year old Joan of Arc believed she was actingunder divine guidance, when she led the French army to victory over England. Shewas ultimately captured by the English, found guilty of heresy, and burned atthe stake. In 1920, she was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint.Joan of Arc began her life as a French peasant. Caught between Englishoccupation and the French crown, young Joan began to claim that voices ofpatron-saints were encouraging her on a mission to reclaim the kingdom. At 16,Joan made her way to Vaucouleurs, a nearby stronghold of those loyal to KingCharles. Rejected on the grounds of her youth and womanhood, clever Joan didn’ttake no for an answer. After chopping her hair and disguising herself as a man,Joan convinced Charles that the Siege of Orleans would be a success. The Kinggranted her request (much to the chagrin of his confidants), and the youngwarrior led French forces to victory. Interestingly, Joan never actually participated in the warfare that led hercountry to freedom. As an inspiration and mascot for the front, her sage adviceand ideas were the source of her success, and later canonization. However, shewasn’t always revered -- in fact, she was commonly despised. In the 1400s, nowoman had known such military success and power over royal opinion, much less apeasant of 18. Such mystery infuriated her opponents, and her bravery wasultimately compensated with an unjust and fiery end. To learn more about this Saint, check out the video below.