In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant provided cover letters for her Avignon Ambassadors for when they tell the Pope and the Master of Rhodes about the involvement of evil magic in Joan's recent illness.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: authorization for the Ambassadors to speak for the Queen when they visit the Pope and the Master of Rhodes
• Date: May 16, 1387
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Language: Latin & Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f97v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Avignon Pope Clement VII and Juan Fernández de Heredia, Master of Rhodes, head of the Hospitallers

Music Credits

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