The Sebastià Bosom Hall at the Cerdanya Regional Archive hosted the lecture titled When we were Mallorca. This event is part of the Tell me a story series, an initiative to promote local history organized by the County Council and the Cerdanya Research Group.
During her presentation, De Castellet highlighted that Puigcerdà established itself as one of the most important towns in Catalonia at that time. This growth was driven by significant demographic and economic power, particularly the wool industry.
“"The Kingdom of Mallorca could have achieved an influence similar to other great commercial powers of the time, such as Venice or Genoa."
This research complements an exhibition held last year that showcased rare documents like the 1315 Liber firmitatis. These archives have allowed historians to reconstruct the lives of real medieval citizens, reflecting a dynamic society with Jewish communities and religious orders.
