The Historian's Notebook
History
About
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 Crown of Aragon in the fourteenth century, sociology of knowledge in the 1947 Roswell Incident, cultural history of domestic cats in the Victorian Era, the economics of Colonial Brazil, and more!
Episodes
- May 12, 1387
This episode discusses a document from May 12, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon, where Joan expanded Johan de Muntros's financial arrangements to include a wide variety of financial instruments like mogubells. The document is archived as ACA C…
- May 11, 1387
This episode discusses a large loan agreement from May 11, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon, where Joan outlined terms for prominent merchant Pere de Muntros. The document, written in Latin and Catalan, is archived in ACA CR R1751 f64r-65v.
- May 10, 1387
The episode discusses a document from May 10, 1387, where Joan authorized Johan de Murcos to collect tithes from churches for the state in the Crown of Aragon, following a papal bull.
- May 9, 1387
On May 9, 1387, Violant of the Crown of Aragon expressed displeasure with a knight's job performance, questioning his ability to complete a commissioned task. The document is archived as ACA CR R1819 f98v-99r.
- May 8, 1387
The episode discusses a document from May 8, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon. An order was sent to officials in Perpignan and the surrounding region to transport the pirate Bartolomeo Perich to Barcelona to face justice. The original document…
- May 7, 1387
This episode discusses a legal complaint filed by Regina against her husband on May 7, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon. Violant issued a second order for the husband to appear in court regarding the complaint.
- May 6, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook discusses a document from May 6, 1387, in which Joan of the Crown of Aragon ordered the restoration of revenue to Bartolomeo Sirvent from properties in Roussillon and Cerdagne.
- May 5, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook discusses new details revealed by Violant about Joan's near-death illness on May 5, 1387. The illness occurred in the Crown of Aragon 639 years ago.
- May 4, 1387
This episode discusses an archival document from May 4, 1387, in which Violant of Aragon informs her ambassadors in Avignon about the imprisonment of two knights associated with Sibilla de Fortià. Violant expresses suspicion that one of th…
- May 3, 1387
This episode discusses a document from May 3, 1387, concerning the evacuation of Catalan merchants from Pisa during a conflict with the Crown of Aragon. The document details Joan of Aragon's order and the diplomatic mission of Berenguer Mo…
- May 2, 1387
The episode examines a historical document from May 2, 1387, regarding a legal case in the Jewish community of Zaragoza, Crown of Aragon. The document, issued in Violant's name, ordered a jurisdictional change or enforcement.
- May 1, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook examines a letter sent on May 1, 1387, from Joan to the King of Castile. The document, written in Castilian, contains a boilerplate exchange of pleasantries and acknowledges the King's letter from A…
- April 30, 1387
This episode discusses a document from April 30, 1387, detailing King Joan's serious illness and near-death experience, as related by Violant. The document mentions Joan receiving last rites after his extremities turned cold.
- April 29, 1387
On April 29, 1387, within the Crown of Aragon, prayers were requested for Joan's health, and a Muslim doctor was urgently summoned. A letter from Violant to James the Cardinal of Valencia and monasteries, and another from Joan to Abrahim,…
- April 28, 1387
This episode examines a document from April 28, 1387, regarding negotiations between Joan and Guillermo Raymundo following the capture of a Genoese merchant ship by a Catalan corsair. It explores the legal and diplomatic consequences of th…
- April 27, 1387
On April 27, 1387, in Barcelona, Violant sent a message to James the Cardinal of Valencia thanking him for a songbook she had requested two days prior and promising to care for it diligently. The document's archival reference is ACA CR R20…
- April 26, 1387
This episode covers a document from April 26, 1387, where Joan informed the prohomens of Athens about Felip Dalmau, the Viscount of Rocabertí, and Joan's intention to visit Athens. The document's subject is introducing Athens to their new…
- April 25, 1387
On April 25, 1387, Violant of Aragon sent a letter to Cardinal James of Valencia containing pleasantries, a discussion on converting schismatics, an update on Joan's health, and a specific request for a book of songs and poetry.
- April 24, 1387
On April 24, 1387, Violant asked the seneschal of Bellcaire to secure the release of a confiscated Catalan merchant ship held by Genoese authorities in Tarascon.
- April 23, 1387
On April 23, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon, Joan issued an order to officials in Aragon to cease interfering with tax collection from Jewish and Muslim communities. This decree is documented in ACA CR Cartas Reales, Juan_I, caja_1, nº60r-v.
- April 22, 1387
This episode discusses a document from April 22, 1387, where Violant ordered the Governor of Aragon to proceed with the confiscation of Bernat de Fortià's properties. The document is archived in ACA CR R2053 f5v.
- April 21, 1387
This episode discusses a letter sent on April 21, 1387, from Violant to Jean III, Count of Armagnac. The letter, written in Catalan, conveys greetings and mentions that Joan was recovering from an illness.
- April 20, 1387
On April 20, 1387, Joan ordered the bailiff of Girona to prosecute individuals for kidnapping a Jewish boy and subjecting him to a forced baptism in the Crown of Aragon. This event is documented in ACA CR R f.
- April 19, 1387
On April 19, 1387, Joan directed the Count of Empúries to cease allowing pirates to obtain supplies from the ports of Roses and Cadaqués. This directive is documented in a letter sent from Barcelona.
- April 18, 1387
This episode discusses a jurisdictional ruling from April 18, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon, where Joan granted Hasdai Crescas authority over Jewish law applications in the Zaragoza aljama. The document's archival details are provided.
- April 17, 1387
On April 17, 1387, Violant ordered the confiscation and transfer of property belonging to two advisers of the former Queen Sibilla de Fortià. The belongings of Mossen Pelegri de Montagut and Bernat Abello were given to Jacme Scrivus and An…
- April 16, 1387
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- April 15, 1387
The Historian's Notebook episode dated April 15, 1387, discusses a document from the Crown of Aragon. Joan notified a judge in Zaragoza about a court case involving members of the Jewish aljama. The document, dated April 15, 1387, is refer…
- April 14, 1387
The episode discusses a document from April 14, 1387, concerning legal matters in the Crown of Aragon. Joan instructed the Governor of Valencia to apprehend Berenguer de Vilaragut for crimes such as lèse-majesté.
- April 13, 1387
This episode discusses a document from April 13, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon, where Violant addressed a Hospitaller commander in Pamplona concerning a letter of recommendation from Joan. The document concerns holding the commander respons…
- April 12, 1387
On April 12, 1387, Joan sent a message to the King of Castile regarding the knight Galceran de Vilanova's recall from Castile to aid in a rebellion in Sardinia.
- April 11, 1387
The episode discusses a document from April 11, 1387, where Violant prohibited a band of mercenaries from entering the Crown of Aragon. The mercenaries were heading to Castile to fight John of Gaunt.
- April 10, 1387
This episode discusses a letter of recommendation sent by Violant on April 10, 1387, for the position of a vicar in Termens. The document is archived under ACA CR R1819 f94v and was sent to the Bishop of Lleida.
- April 9, 1387
The episode discusses a criminal investigation from April 9, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon. Violant ordered the bailiff of Girona to work with Bernard Company to look into violence against the sons of a Jewish man named Mossen Falcon.
- April 8, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook covers a document from April 8, 1387, detailing an order from Joan for Valencian lawyers to prosecute Berenguer de Vilaragut in the Crown of Aragon.
- April 7, 1387
On April 7, 1387, Joan commissioned Johannes de Monte as an official royal messenger in the Crown of Aragon. This event, occurring on Easter Sunday in Barcelona, is documented in Latin under archival reference ACA CR R1890 f161v.
- April 6, 1387
This episode discusses a document from April 6, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon, where Violant requested authorities to prosecute Muslims accused of the sexual assault of a Christian convert. The document pertains to criminal law enforcement…
- April 5, 1387
The episode discusses a historical document from April 5, 1387, detailing a transfer of 500 gold florins from Joan to Maria of Sicily's treasurer in Barcelona. The episode concludes with a personal farewell to the host's cat, Shadow, who d…
- April 4, 1387
This episode discusses the marriage negotiations for Yolande of Aragon, which took place on April 4, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon. The document referenced is ACA CR R2056 f96r-v, detailing events in Avignon.
- April 3, 1387
On April 3, 1387, Joan intervened in a custody case for the orphan Bernardona Vines in Valencia, within the Crown of Aragon. This event is documented under ACA CR R1825 f97v.
- April 2, 1387
The episode discusses a document from April 2, 1387, in Barcelona, where Joan authorized a salary for an official named Petrus Sorridos. This event occurred 639 years ago in the Crown of Aragon.
- April 1, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook covers a document from April 1, 1387, where Joan dispatches Jaime Pallares to Barbastro to resolve local discord, as referenced in the Crown of Aragon archives.
- March 31, 1387
This episode discusses a document from March 31, 1387, where Joan instructs the Governor of Aragon to resolve discord in Barbastro. The document, in Aragonese, is archived at ACA CR R1751 f38r.
- March 30, 1387
This episode discusses a document from March 30, 1387, where the Crown of Aragon mandated the Bishop of Girona and the Jurats to address violence committed by Christians against Jews in the city.
- March 29, 1387
The episode discusses a supplication made by a wife to the queen in the Crown of Aragon on March 29, 1387. Violant ordered Cresques Bonafos, a Jew of Figueres, to appear in response to this petition. The document is archived at ACA CR R182…
- March 28, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook discusses a document dated March 28, 1387, from the Crown of Aragon. It details the arrangement for properties confiscated from Bernat de Fortià to be transferred to Bernat Vilella.
- March 27, 1387
This episode discusses a document from March 27, 1387, in the Crown of Aragon. It details a message sent by Violant from Barcelona to Robert de Bar and Marie, Duchess of de Bar. The document is archived as ACA CR R2053 f4r.
- March 26, 1387
This episode of The Historian's Notebook focuses on a document from March 26, 1387, concerning the Cresques Map and hunting birds. In the Crown of Aragon, Joan inquired about obtaining a mappa mundi created by Abraham Cresques.
- March 25, 1387
This episode discusses a credential letter issued on March 25, 1387, by Joan for Jaime Pallates, addressed to the Prohomens of Barbastro in the Crown of Aragon. The document, written in Aragonese, is archived under ACA R1751 f30r-v.
- March 24, 1387
On March 24, 1387, Joan directed the Archbishop of Zaragoza to collect tithe money to fund soldiers suppressing resistance in Sardinia. The document, originating from Barcelona, is archived under ACA CR R1751 f29r-v.