
The Historian's Notebook
por Jonathan SeyfriedTemporada 1
April 15, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan notified a judge in Zaragoza that a case involving members of the Jewish aljama had been transferred to him. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e112-apr15 Today's Document: Subject: a court case involving members of the Jewish aljama in Zaragoza Date: April 15, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA,Cancillería,cartas_reales,Juan_I,caja_1,nº52 Link to Fondo Historico de Aragon Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Jaime Solleva, a judge in Zaragoza Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 14, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan mansplained legal matters to the Governor of Valencia and instructed him to apprehend Berenguer de Vilaragut for various crimes including lèse-majesté. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e111-apr14 Today's Document: Subject: chasing after the wily Berenguer de Vilaragut so that he can be executed Date: April 14, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f43v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Governor of Valencia Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 13, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant followed up on a letter of recommendation sent a while ago by Joan. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e110-apr13 Today's Document: Subject: holding a Hospitaller commander responsible for following Joan’s recommendation Date: April 13, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f147r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Tristan de Pucliomonte, a Hospitaller in Pamplona Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 12, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan informed the King of Castile, his 'rey muy caro hermano,' that he needs the knight Galceran de Vilanova to leave Castile and go to help fight a rebellion in Sardinia. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e109-apr12 Today's Document: Subject: the recall of the knight Galceran de Vilanova from Castile Date: April 12, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Castilian Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f43r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Juan I of Castile Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 11, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote directly to the captains of a band of mercenaries, telling them to not journey through the territory of the Crown of Aragon. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e108-apr11 Today's Document: Subject: prohibiting the entrance into the Crown of Aragon of a band of mercenaries heading to Castile to fight John of Gaunt Date: April 11, 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f4r-v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Gautier de Passac and Guillaume de Naillac Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 10, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote a letter of recommendation for the post of a vicar in Termens, a town near Lleida. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e107-apr10 Today's Document: Subject: recommendation for a town vicarage Date: April 10, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f94v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Bishop of Lleida Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 9, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered the bailiff of Girona to cooperate with her official, Bernard Company, in the investigation of violence against the sons of a Jew named Mossen Falcon. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/106-apr9 Today's Document: Subject: criminal investigation of violence against a Jewish family in Girona Date: April 9, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f94r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: the bailiff and judicial official of Girona Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 8, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered several Valencian lawyers to get serious about prosecuting Berenguer de Vilaragut. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e105-apr8 Today's Document: Subject: criminal pursuit of a renegade nobleman in Valencia Date: April 8, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f40r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipients: Janerio Rabaca and fellow lawyers in Valencia Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 7, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan commissioned Johannes de Monte as an official royal messenger. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e104-apr7 Today's Document: Subject: commission for an official royal messenger Date: April 7, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday (Easter Sunday) Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1890 f161v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Johannes de Monte Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-GriffithsApril 6, 1387
Warning: today's episode is about sexual assault. In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant demanded that authorities in the province of Orihuela pursue justice against a group of Muslims accused of sexual assault of a recent convert to Christianity. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e103-apr6 Today's Document: Subject: criminal law enforcement in an interfaith context Date: April 6, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f95r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Paulo Crucadia, Portantveus of Orihuela Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths