Stagione 1
January 15, 1387
January 14, 1387
January 13, 1387
January 12, 1387
January 11, 1387
January 10, 1387
January 9, 1387
January 8, 1387
January 7, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered a payment to a harp-maker for at least two custom-made harps. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e22-jan15 Today's Document: Subject: Joan arranges payments for custom-made harps Date: January 15, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1953 f18r Link to PARES Place: Granollers Sender: Joan Recipients: Petro Palau, the harp-maker Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued an approval for a sale taking place in Girona. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e21-jan14 Today's Document: Subject: Joan approves a sale in Girona Date: January 14, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1952 f9v Link to PARES Place: Granollers Sender: Joan Recipients: Prohomens of Girona Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to the Pope that some difficulties, arduis urgentibus, have occurred in the succession process. Also, at the beginning of this episode, I do a little check-in to share a bit about the project overall and how my interest in it got started. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e20-jan13 Today's Document: Subject: Violant writes to the Pope. Date: January 20, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f74r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Pope Clement VII Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan summoned Esperandeu Cardona, an advisor closely connected to the Jewish community of Barcelona, to come to Granollers. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e19-jan12 Today's Document: Subject: Summons to a Jewish advisor to come to Granollers Date: January 12, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1952 f8r Link to PARES Place: Granollers Sender: Joan Recipient: Esperandeu Cardona Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to the monastery and convent at Montserrat. Is it a routine recommendation letter or the installation of an agent who will report back? This episode also includes discussion of how to apply critical thinking to AI chatbot results. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e18-jan11 Today's Document: Subject: letter of recommendation to Montserrat monastery and convent Date: January 11, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R Link to PARES Place: near Granollers Sender: Joan Recipient: those in charge of room and board at Montserrat Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, King Pere's body was interred in the royal crypt. This document records the death of Pere the Ceremonious in a manner of certification at the end of a treasury record book. The episode relates a few notable events from the life of King Pere, who reigned from 1336-1387. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e17-jan10 Today's Document: Subject: an official record of the death of King Pere the Ceremonious Date: January 10, 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA RP MR, vol. SG, 652, inside back cover (image 258) Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Recorder: Unnamed treasury official Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to Maria de Luna, her sister-in-law, Martí’s wife, asking Maria to come to Barcelona as soon as possible. This episode showcases Maria de Luna as a political powerhouse in the Crown of Aragon. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e15-jan8 Today's Document: Subject: Violant asks Maria de Luna to come to Barcelona Date: January 9, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f73r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Maria de Luna Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant established contact with the Crown's officials in Majorca. This episode provides a lot of background information about the history of the Crown of Aragon and also explains a little about the development of the Catalan language. The document itself is about Majorca, but that island's incorporation into the Crown of Aragon in the thirteenth century is just one part of the expansion 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/e15-jan8 Today's Document: Subject: Violant establishes contact with Crown of Aragon administrators in Majorca Date: January 8, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f72v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Governor of Majorca, Francesc de Sagarriga Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to Martí, telling him to put prisoners from Sibilla’s surrender in the castle of Santa Creu, but not in chains. This episode also explains into how contemporary scholars in queenship studies conceptualize power. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e14-jan7 Today's Document: Subject: Violant coordinates plans for the prisoners from Sibilla’s flight Date: January 7, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f72r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Martí Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant moved to organize plans for succession. January 6th is a day of transition of power in the Crown of Aragon in 1387. The king is dead. But in the absence of the new king, the queen must set the foundations of the new reign. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e13-jan6 Today's Document: Subject: Violant coordinating succession plans in Barcelona Date: January 6, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f71v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Joan Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths