In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan sent Gerau Vullats as a 'talking telegram' to Gaston Febus, in pursuit of a criminal.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: Joan sends Gerau Vullats in pursuit of a criminal
• Date: February 4, 1387
• Day of the Week: Monday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f11r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipient: Gaston Febus

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 a 'talking telegram' in the form of Gerau Vullats to her friend Charles III of Navarre.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e41-feb3

Today's Document:

• Subject: Violant sends a messenger to Navarre
• Date: February 3, 1387
• Day of the Week: Sunday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f78v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipient: Charles III 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 recommended Arnaldo Torrelles to the Bishop of Tortosa.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: Recommendation for Arnaldo Torrelles
• Date: February 2, 1387
• Day of the Week: Saturday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1923 f19v-20r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: Bishop of Tortosa

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 a personnel change at Perpignan Castle.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e39-feb1

Today's Document:

• Subject: governance of Perpignan Castle
• Date: February 1, 1387
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1912 f96v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: Johan del Moli

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 Queen of Navarre of the death of Pere the Ceremonious.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: Violant informs the Queen of Navarre of the death of Pere
• Date: January 31, 1387
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1818 f96r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipient: Queen 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, Violant discussed a land sale in the province of Maresme.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e37-jan30

Today's Document:

• Subject: A land sale in Maresme
• Date: January 30, 1387
• Day of the Week: Wednesday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f79r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: officials of Maresme

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 King of France and the Duke of Touraine requesting a troubadour named Colinet.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e36-jan29

Today's Document:

• Subject: Joan requests a troubadour named Colinet
• Date: January 29, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f9v-10r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: Charles VI, King of France, and the Duke of Touraine

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 Ramon de Perellos, the Viscount of Roda, that the King of Navarre had died.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e35-jan28

Today's Document:

- Subject: Violant informs Ramon de Perellos of the death of the King of Navarre

- Date: January 28, 1387

- Day of the Week: Monday

- Language: Catalan

- Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1818 f96v

- Link to PARES

- Place: Barcelona

- Sender: Violant

- Recipients: Ramon de Perellos, Vescomte de Roda

Music Credits

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