The Knight Who Fell: Gilles de Rais and the Crimes of a Medieval Knight
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The Knight Who Fell: Gilles de Rais and the Crimes of a Medieval Knight
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Once celebrated as a hero of France, Gilles de Rais fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years’ War, rising to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful noblemen of medieval Europe. But behind his reputation as a decorated knight and Marshal of France, a far darker story was beginning to emerge. In 1440, Gilles de Rais was arrested and accused of abducting, torturing, and murdering children, alongside allegations of occult rituals, alchemy, and dealings with demons. His sensational trial would transform a national hero into one of history’s most notorious alleged serial killers. Yet centuries later, questions remain about the reliability of his confessions, the political motivations of his accusers, and the true extent of his crimes. In this episode of The House of Strange, we explore the disturbing history of Gilles de Rais, his connection to Joan of Arc, the accusations that destroyed him, and the enduring mystery of whether he was a monster concealed beneath the armor of a knight or a man whose legacy was shaped by the ambitions of those who condemned him.
