In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant told someone that she heard that they wanted to come to Barcelona but that they were waiting for her to tell them she wanted them to come to Barcelona so now she is telling them to come to Barcelona.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: An extremely polite summons to Barcelona from Violant
• Date: February 9, 1387
• Day of the Week: Saturday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f81r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipient: not listed

Music Credits

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