In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to Martí, telling him to put prisoners from Sibilla’s surrender in the castle of Santa Creu, but not in chains. This episode also explains into how contemporary scholars in queenship studies conceptualize power.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: Violant coordinates plans for the prisoners from Sibilla’s flight
• Date: January 7, 1387
• Day of the Week: Monday
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f72r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipient: Martí

Music Credits

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