In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant informed the aljamas of Teruel that they will need to pay an extra tax.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: financing the state in an interfaith context
• Date: May 24, 1387
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Language: Aragonese/Castilian
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f11r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: officials of the Jewish and Muslim aljamas of Teruel

Music Credits

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