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St George | This is England - The Flag Of St George | 1
Manage episode 516042607 series 3528862
Peter and Afua explore the surprising story behind England’s most famous symbol — the flag of St George.
How did a man born in what’s now Turkey, with Palestinian and Greek roots, become the patron saint of England? And what does his red cross really stand for today? From ancient martyrdom and dragon-slaying myths to the Crusades, royal propaganda, and modern debates about identity, this episode traces how St George’s image has been reinvented through history.
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127 episodes
Manage episode 516042607 series 3528862
Peter and Afua explore the surprising story behind England’s most famous symbol — the flag of St George.
How did a man born in what’s now Turkey, with Palestinian and Greek roots, become the patron saint of England? And what does his red cross really stand for today? From ancient martyrdom and dragon-slaying myths to the Crusades, royal propaganda, and modern debates about identity, this episode traces how St George’s image has been reinvented through history.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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