Joan of Arc

About Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc, a pivotal military figure from the 15th century, earned her high standing in the Pantheon project, ranking #79 in historical importance, through her miraculous role in the Hundred Years' War. As a young peasant woman, she led the French army to several significant victories, most notably lifting the Siege of Orléans, which dramatically shifted the course of the conflict and paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII.

Despite this monumental historical impact, her modern internet attention suggests a significant disconnect. With 2.5 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, Joan of Arc receives notably less attention than less historically important figures like Bruce Lee (#314 importance, 8.4M views) or Michael Jackson (#416 importance, 8.4M views), highlighting a notable attention gap of approximately +4x overattention for those figures relative to her importance.

Furthermore, this relative lack of contemporary digital focus appears to be deepening. Joan of Arc’s viewership has declined by 10.8% year-over-year, and her recent momentum shows a -15% drop between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, suggesting her cultural resonance online is currently on a downward trajectory despite her crucial role in French history.