Description

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