The Historian's Notebook

The Historian's Notebook

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The Historian's Notebook episodes

  • March 26, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan inquires about obtaining a mappa mundi created by Abraham Cresques.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e92-mar26

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: the Cresques Map and hunting birds
    • Date: March 26, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Tuesday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1944 f36v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Joan
    • Recipient: Procurador of Mallorca

    Music Credits

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

    22 min
  • March 25, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued a credential letter for his official heading to Barbastro.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e91-mar25

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: credential letter for Jaime Pallates
    • Date: March 91, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Monday
    • Language: Aragonese
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f30r-v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Joan
    • Recipients: Prohomens of Barbastro

    Music Credits

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

    16 min
  • March 24, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered the Archbishop of Zaragoza to start collecting tithe money so that he can pay soldiers to quell resistance in Sardinia.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e90-mar24

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: urgent need for funds to pay soldiers for quelling resistance in Sardinia
    • Date: March 24, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Sunday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f29r-v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Joan
    • Recipients: Archbishop of Zaragoza and two officials

    Music Credits

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

    26 min
  • March 23, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant referred to earlier documents from Pere the Ceremonious to require officials to give Thomas Soler pension payments.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e89-mar23

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: arrangements for a pension for Thomas Solers, based on earlier documents
    • Date: March 23, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Saturday
    • Language: Latin
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f142v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Violant
    • Recipients: Thomas Solers and other officials

    Music Credits

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

    13 min
  • March 22, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant exchanged pleasantries with the King of France, saying that Joan is convalescing well.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e88-mar22

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: Violant assures the King of France that all is well
    • Date: March 22, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Friday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f3v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Violant
    • Recipient: Charles VI, King of France

    Music Credits

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

    23 min
  • March 21, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan granted privileges of becoming a public notary to Raymundo Diebra.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e87-mar21

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: privileges for Raymundo Diebra
    • Date: March 21, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Thursday
    • Language: Latin
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1890 f5v-6r
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Joan
    • Recipient: Raymundo Diebra

    Music Credits

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

    23 min
  • March 20, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan exchanged pleasantries with the King of Navarre and claims that he is all better from his illness.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e86-mar20

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: exchange of pleasantries with the King of Navarre
    • Date: March 20, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Wednesday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f27v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Joan
    • Recipient: Charles III, King of Navarre

    Music Credits

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

    18 min
  • March 19, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant clarified jurisdictions in Valencia to the governor.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e85-mar19

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: tax collection procedures and differences in jurisdiction for Jewish and Muslim aljamas
    • Date: March 19, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Tuesday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f3r
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Violant
    • Recipient: Mossen Aznar, Governor of Valencia

    Music Credits

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

    15 min
  • March 18, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant instructed a bailiff in Sant Marti de Saroca to apprehend a criminal.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e84-mar18

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: instructions to apprehend a criminal named Ferriol Forner
    • Date: March 18, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Monday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f93r
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Violant
    • Recipient: Bailiff of Sant Marti de Saroca

    Music Credits

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

    22 min
  • March 17, 1387

    In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan instructed the Roussillon governor to meet Isabella de Mallorca when she arrives to the Salses Fort.

    Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e83-mar17

    Today's Document:

    • Subject: instructions for meeting Isabella de Mallorca at the border crossing
    • Date: March 17, 1387
    • Day of the Week: Sunday
    • Language: Catalan
    • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f26v
    • Link to PARES
    • Place: Barcelona
    • Sender: Joan
    • Recipient: Governor of Roussillon

    Music Credits

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

    22 min

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Jonathan Seyfried, a doctoral candidate in History at the University of New Mexico, takes you on a series of journeys into how history is made. The topics in the series will include: gender in the…