Season 1
March 6, 1387
March 5, 1387
March 4, 1387
March 3, 1387
March 2, 1387
March 1, 1387
February 28, 1387
February 27, 1387
February 26, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan laid out a long list of demands for his ambassadors to present to the Pope. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e72-mar6 Today's Document: Subject: Joan’s big plans for diplomacy in Avignon Date: March 6, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f17v-21r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipients: the Pope and multiple Cardinals 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 her uncle, the Duke of Burgundy, with an upbeat report about Joan's health. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e71-mar5 Today's Document: Subject: general pleasantries and Joan’s health Date: March 5, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f2r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Duke of Burgundy 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 told Ramon de Perellos to ignore all previous correspondence and to return to Barcelona immediately. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e70-mar4 Today's Document: Subject: the recall of Ramon de Perellos from Avignon Date: March 4, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f1v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Ramon de Perellos, Viscount of Roda 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 canceled the debt of a draper who owed money to an associate of Bernat de Fortia. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e69-mar3 Today's Document: Subject: a debt owed to Guillem Piru, an associate of Bernat de Fortià Date: March 3, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f134v-135r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Francisco Martina, a draper 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, Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e68-mar2 Today's Document: Subject: Joan summons for the Marquis de Villena Date: March 2, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 ff16v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Alfonso the Elder, the Marquis of Villena 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 authorized an old age pension for a loyal bailiff in Valencia. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e67-mar1 Today's Document: Subject: an old age pension for a state employee Date: March 1, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1972 f33r-v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Dominico Lull 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 composed authorizations for Lucchino Scarampi to carry out negotiations in Avignon for the marriage of her daughter. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/ Today's Document: Subject: marriage negotiations for Violant’s daughter, Yolande of Aragon Date: February , 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f95r-v Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: Avignon Pope Clement VII and assorted ecclesiastical officials 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 about a personnel recommendation for an ecclesiastical post in Urgell. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e65-feb27 Today's Document: Subject: ecclesiastical vacancy in Urgell Date: February 27, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f89r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Avignon 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, Violant ordered a knight, Sir Berenguer Dolms, to provide protection for a tax collector, Jacme Quinta. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e64-feb26 Today's Document: Subject: armed muscle to aid in tax collecting Date: February 26, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f89r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Sir Berenguer Dolms 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 asked his procurator in Valencia, Pedro Tolza, to bring justice to those who committed certain financial misdeeds in Valencia. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e63-feb25 Today's Document: Subject: legal response to financial misdeeds in Valencia Date: February 25, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f14v-15r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipient: Pedro Tolza, Procurator of Valencia Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths