Legend of William Tell
What happened when tyranny came face to face with an imperturbable crossbow sharp-shooter? Dr. Eleanor Janega explores the myth of Switzerland’s most iconic medieval folk hero with Dr. Marc Lerner. They revisit Altdorf in 1307 where William Tell - allegedly - defied a tyrant with a single, legendary shot and launched…
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