EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Longbow V‑Sign Myth: What the Evidence Actually Shows

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode examines the claim that English long‑bowmen at Agincourt raised a V‑sign in celebration of victory. It looks at contemporary chronicles, battlefield records and later tourist guidebooks to show where the story comes from and why it survived as myth. The discussion also touches on how symbols can be retrofitted onto historical moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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