In the show Versailles (which takes place in the 17th century) nobles are asked to show the paperwork proving their nobility. What would these papers say?

by monderigon

Some characters in the show claim their noble family goes all the way back to the early medieval period. Today most people can’t speak past their great grand parents. So what kind of meticulous record keeping did they have that would prove you had such old noble blood?

godofimagination

Also, if I may ask, did this actually happen?