14. Joan Was Posthumously Exonerated—Centuries Later
In 1456, a retrial ordered by Charles VII overturned Joan’s conviction, officially declaring her innocent of all charges. This landmark reversal restored her reputation, exposing the injustice she had endured. The retrial’s findings rippled through history, transforming Joan from condemned heretic to revered national heroine—a testament to her lasting influence and the enduring power of truth.
