In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to the monastery and convent at Montserrat. Is it a routine recommendation letter or the installation of an agent who will report back? This episode also includes discussion of how to apply critical thinking to AI chatbot results.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: letter of recommendation to Montserrat monastery and convent
• Date: January 11, 1387
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R
• Link to PARES
• Place: near Granollers
• Sender: Joan
• Recipient: those in charge of room and board at Montserrat

Music Credits

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