The Witch Daily Show March 10, 26 - I Went to Joan of Arc's Execution Site
Mar 10, 2026
A lively travel tale about visiting Joan of Arc’s execution site in Rouen. Short historical sketches cover her visions, military leadership, and the politics that led to her capture. Vivid on-site moments include a statue, a sword monument, and dining across from where history unfolded. Reflections on museum discoveries show how being there changes perspective.
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Turn Spent Vanilla Beans Into Paste
- Use leftover ingredients creatively to avoid waste, as Tonya processes spent vanilla beans into paste with honey and whiskey.
- She refreshes her vanilla extract annually, bottles the extract, then blends used beans into a versatile paste for drinks and desserts.
Visiting Joan Of Arc Execution Site
- Tonya Brown visited Joan of Arc's execution site in Rouen and described the experience of being on the exact spot where history occurred.
- She parked directly under the site, saw the statue, sword monument and helmet-like building, and placed a hand-made Joan coin into the soil there.
How Joan's Visions Changed The War
- Joan began receiving visions in her teens that convinced her to act, persuading the French court and reviving national morale during the Hundred Years' War.
- At about 16 she dressed as a man to travel safely, found the rightful heir, and led troops to a key victory.