Stagione 1
May 25, 1387
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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant attempted to obtain the Cigonina, a book of magical counter-spells, presumably to help Joan recover from his illness. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e152-may25 Today's Document: Subject: seeking a book of counter-spells written by a Valencian bishop Date: May 25, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f16r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Jorda de Sobra, a doctor of law in Valencia 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 informed the aljamas of Teruel that they will need to pay an extra tax. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e151-may25 Today's Document: Subject: financing the state in an interfaith context Date: May 24, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Aragonese/Castilian Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f11r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: officials of the Jewish and Muslim aljamas of Teruel 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 exchanged pleasantries with her daughter's future groom, Louis II of Anjou, and his mother, Marie de Blois. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e150-may23 Today's Document: Subject: another avenue of influence in the marriage negotiation process Date: May 23, 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f9v-10r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Louis II of Anjou and his mother Marie de Blois 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 ordered a merchant in Zaragoza to pay money to Johan de Muntros, citing an authorization from the Pope on February 23rd. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e149-may22 Today's Document: Subject: addressing a lack of compliance with the new tax collection in Aragon Date: May 22, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f60v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipients: Berengario de Corrilles, a merchant of Zaragoza 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 Bishop of Elne to release a prisoner who Joan says is one of his domestics, in the service 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/e148-may21 Today's Document: Subject: claim that Guillem Ribes was imprisoned wrongfully Date: May 21, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f146r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: the Bishop of Elne 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 sent out letters to 39 localities to let them know her alguatzir is coming to collect funds from them. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e147-may20 Today's Document: Subject: taxation procedures, possibly for an extra levy of funds for the royal treasury Date: May 20, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f100r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Prohomens and other local authorities throughout the realm 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 exchanged falcons and hunting dogs with the head of the Knights Hospitallers, Juan Fernández de Heredia. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e146-may19 Today's Document: Subject: saker falcons and hunting dogs from Turkey Date: May 19, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Language: Aragonese Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1952 f20r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Juan Fernández de Heredia, Master of Rhodes 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 instructed his chamberlain to purchase at least five hunting dogs from Savoy. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e145-may18 Today's Document: Subject: procurement of hunting dogs from Savoy Date: May 18, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f57v-58r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Pere d’Artes, a royal chamberlain 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 told his procurator in Mallorca to continue purchasing falcons and hunting birds from India. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e144-may17 Today's Document: Subject: shopping for falcons in Mallorca Date: May 17, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f56v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipients: Berenguer Lobet, Procurador 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 provided cover letters for her Avignon Ambassadors for when they tell the Pope and the Master of Rhodes about the involvement of evil magic in Joan's recent illness. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e143-may16 Today's Document: Subject: authorization for the Ambassadors to speak for the Queen when they visit the Pope and the Master of Rhodes Date: May 16, 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Language: Latin & Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f97v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Avignon Pope Clement VII and Juan Fernández de Heredia, Master of Rhodes, head of the Hospitallers Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths