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
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