In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to Marti about their father's books and astronomical instruments. In a move that appears rather vulturous, Joan asks his brother to secure some of their dying father’s precious possessions. In this episode Jonathan also discusses Catalan humanism and introduces Joan and Violant's cultural contributions.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e8-jan1

Today's Document:

• Subject: Joan asks Martí to secure items as Pere is dying
• Date: January 1, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1952 f5r-v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Girona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: Martí

Music Credits

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