June 17, 1387

The Historian's Notebook by Jonathan Seyfried
S1 · E175
Jun 17, 2026
32:33

Episode notes

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan urged the bailiff of Berga to apprehend a thief, Bernardo Rull, who stole a treasure trove from the Cistercian monastery in Zaragoza.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e175-jun17

Today's Document:

  • Subject: the theft of a treasure trove from a monastery
  • Date: June 17, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Monday
  • Language: Latin
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1867 f6r-7r
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Joan
  • Recipient: the bailiff of Berga

Music Credits

The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

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