Season 1
January 25, 1387
January 24, 1387
January 23, 1387
January 22, 1387
January 21, 1387
January 20, 1387
January 19, 1387
January 18, 1387
January 17, 1387
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan appointed several people to the Inquisition of Girona. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e32-jan25 Today's Document: - Subject: Inquisition appointments - Date: January 25, 1387 - Day of the Week: Friday - Language: Latin - Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1912 f42r-v - Link to PARES - Place: Barcelona - Sender: Joan - Recipients: new officials of the Inquisition in 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 recommended Johan Fernando Aranda, a bachelor of law, for an ecclesiastical post in Barcelona. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e31-jan24 Today's Document: - Subject: Violant's recommends Aranda for an ecclesiastical post - Date: January 24, 1387 - Day of the Week: Thursday - Language: Latin - Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f76v - Link to PARES - Place: Barcelona - Sender: Violant - Recipient: 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 collected a fine that he imposed on the Muslims of Fraga for an outbreak of violence against the Jews of that city. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e30-jan23 Today's Document: - Subject: Collection of a fine from the Muslim aljama of Fraga - Date: January 23, 1387 - Day of the Week: Wednesday - Language: Latin - Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1890 f52r-53r - Link to PARES - Place: Barcelona - Sender: Joan - Recipients: Muslim aljama of Fraga 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 communities in her portfolio that they will need to pay some additional taxes. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/ Today's Document: Subject: Tax collection Date: January 22, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f75v-76r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipients: officials of several towns and aljamas 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's treasurer authorized a payment to Jacques and Isabel Portalbert, a husband-and-wife troubadour team. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e28-jan21 Today's Document: Subject: record of payments to the Portalberts Date: January 21, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA RP MR, vol. SG, 904, f72v. (image 95) Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Account Holder: Violant Authorizer: Johan Callos Recipients: the minstrels Jacques and Isabel Portalbert 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 an upbeat greeting to the new King of Navarre, a person with whom Violant shared an interesting history. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/ Today's Document: Subject: Violant sends a greeting to the King of Navarre Date: January 20, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f74r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Violant Recipient: Charles III, King of Navarre 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 added his input to a business problem encountered by a group in Montblanc which included Joan’s brother, Martí. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e26-jan19 Today's Document: Subject: a business deal in Montblanc Date: January 19, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1953 f10r Link to PARES Place: Barcelona Sender: Joan Recipients: Martí and business partners in Montblanc 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 officials of Cervera to provide protection for the chief chaplain of the archbishop of Zaragoza, Pedro de Guardia. This episode also gets into the topic of mail delivery, levels of seals, and the organization of the Archive 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/e25-jan18 Today's Document: Subject: protection letter for Pedro de Guardia Date: January 18, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR Pergaminos Juan I Caja 1 nº3 f3r-v Link to Fondo Histórico de Aragón Place: Granollers Sender: Joan Recipients: officials of Cervera 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 Violant about a petition from some Barcelona city councilors to revoke a recent election. This episode also examines how historians write about gender. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e24-jan17 Today's Document: Subject: Joan informs Violant of a request about privileges from some Barcelona Councilors Date: January 17, 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1952 f19v Link to PARES Place: Granollers Sender: Joan Recipient: Violant 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, on the day of the big meeting to organize the new government, Violant wrote to the Bishop of Granollers. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e23-jan16 Today's Document: Subject: Violant supports the pilgrimage of Friar Petrus Date: January 16, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f74r Link to PARES Place: Granollers Sender: Violant Recipient: Bishop of Granollers Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths