Jordi Bolòs facts for kids
Jordi Bolòs i Masclans (born in Barcelona in 1955) is a history professor. He teaches about the Middle Ages at the University of Lleida in Spain.
Professor Bolòs studies how people lived in medieval times. He focuses on the history of the countryside, cities, and the land itself in Catalonia. He especially looks at how the Catalan landscape was shaped long ago.
He has written many historical maps, called atlases. These atlases show different areas of Catalonia during the Carolingian period. Some of the areas he studied include Besalú, Empúries-Peralada, Girona, Osona, Manresa, Urgell, Roussillon, Conflent, Vallespir, and Fenouillèdes. He also helps edit a publication called Territori i societat a l’edat mitjana, which means "Territory and Society in the Middle Ages."
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What Jordi Bolòs Studies
Jordi Bolòs is an expert in the history of medieval Catalonia. He looks at how the land was used and how people lived. His research helps us understand daily life in the past.
Medieval Landscapes
One of his main interests is landscape history. This means he studies how the natural world and human settlements changed over time. He explores how farms, villages, and roads developed in the Middle Ages.
He often uses archaeology to learn about old buildings and tools. This helps him piece together what life was like for farmers and villagers. He has studied old farmhouses and castles in the Pyrenees mountains.
Cities and Daily Life
Professor Bolòs also researches medieval cities. He looks at how towns grew and how people worked and lived inside city walls. He has written about the streets and jobs in the city of Lleida during the 14th and 15th centuries.
He has also published books about everyday life in Catalonia during the Middle Ages. These books help young people imagine what it was like to live centuries ago.
Historical Maps (Atlases)
A big part of his work involves creating historical atlases. These are like map books that show how different regions looked in the past. They help historians and students understand how territories were organized.
He has made atlases for many old counties in Catalonia. These maps show the borders and important places from the 8th to the 10th centuries. They are a great way to visualize history.
See also
In Spanish: Jordi Bolòs para niños
