In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant shared with her ambassadors in Avignon her conclusion that Joan's illness resulted from evil curses and sorcery.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: a review of Joan’s near death illness on April 28th and suspicions of sorcery
• Date: May 15, 1387
• Day of the Week: Wednesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f96v-97r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Ambassadors to Avignon Papacy

Music Credits

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