🎧 The Magna Carta in America
🎧 American History Hit • 28m
What does a document written in 1215 in England have to do with the United States? The Magna Carta has supposedly influenced foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
In this episode, Don is joined by Eleanor Janega, the new co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval. Together, they explore the influence of this medieval document on the United States.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Joseph Knight. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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