The story of last Judicial Fight to the death in 1386 France might be the last Hollywood Blockbuster from Ridley Scott, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver, but the original story itself is one that is truly for the ages. Knight Jean de Carrouges squared off in a duel against squire Jacques Le Gris. Carrouges had accused Le Gris of raping his wife Marguerite de Carrouges. It is a tale of Ego and Revenge, but the pure truth will never be known even 750 years later.
Matt’s Notes
This podcast episode was one of my first ones, and I really enjoy the story it tells. This story of intrigue, betrayal, and retaliation is made accessible by the movie adaptation. These three elements were the main draws for me in the story. I think we’ve all experienced times when we were either the victim or the victimizer. Though perhaps metaphorically, none of us have experienced the same outcome as the story in this podcast.
Politics and position played a significant role in how everything transpired, which is one of the more exciting aspects of this story in my opinion. Gaining the favor of the Lords and Ladies of the land is essential for achieving your goals or at the very least getting away with your crimes. Privilege makes it more difficult to obtain justice, and if you’re a woman, it makes it even more challenging. In fact, Marguerite is almost burned at the stake in this story for speaking out against her abuser. That kind of reaction hasn’t really changed in the nearly 750 years since this duel took place, which is what makes it so absurd.
Despite the fact that I am politically inclined, I do not think that DEEP LORE (or Stranger Days, as it was originally called) will be the subject of my personal rants about various issues. However, I can’t help but notice the similarities between Marguerite’s treatment and how some women are treated today when they speak out about some of the abuse they have experienced. Witch burnings still take place online despite no longer taking place in the public square. I can’t help but wonder how different this tale would have been if it had taken place in 2022 as opposed to 1386.
About DEEP LORE
Deep Lore is a weekly history podcast hosted by Matt Jarbo. Each episode will go into scary True Crime stories, adventures of the unexplained, Pop Culture Lore, Internet Oddities, and even the occasional Reddit Story. This podcast is for people who are interested in the strange and obsessed with The Weird. The Wild. The WTF.
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