In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to the Bishop of Elne to release a prisoner who Joan says is one of his domestics, in the service of the Crown of Aragon.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: claim that Guillem Ribes was imprisoned wrongfully
• Date: May 21, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f146r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipient: the Bishop of Elne

Music Credits

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