#254 | En Garde! A History Of Duelling

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For much of human civilisation, people have fought each to the
death as a way of resolving arguments.


In this episode, we'll explore the curious and bloody history of
one-on-one combat, from ancient Rome to 20th century France.


The most recent "modern" duel (1967, France)

The ancient concept of "champion warfare"

Trial by combat: a legal way to resolve a dispute

How trial by combat worked: a practical perspective

Why trial by combat died out

Trial by combat in Scandinavia: "Holmgang"

Renaissance duelling for honour

The role of the "second"

The two French officers who duelled against each other 30
times in 19 years

Duelling in the USA

Duelling goes all the way to The White House: Andrew Jackson
& Alexander Hamilton

Why (and when) duelling stopped being popular

The legacy of duelling in books, poetry and film



Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/duelling


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