Lady Godiva: From Charters to Caricatures

A look at the real Lady Godiva, whose life survives only in 11th‑century charters and the Domesday Book, against the backdrop of the later legend that has made her a folk‑hero. The episode explores how medieval political agency was repurposed into a sensational myth through ballads, prints and Victorian art, examining what the evidence tells us about a powerful noblewoman’s life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices