The idea of pious monks imbued with unbridled power and with a penchant for dealing torture and death is a scary one indeed, and one both Spain and the Catholic Church have tried to reconcile since the Spanish Inquisition ended in the 19th century.
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the Spanish Inquisition, exploring how this notorious period wasn't quite what most people expect from Monty Python sketches and Mel Brooks movies. They examine how the Inquisition actually worked as a twisted court system, who really got targeted and why, and whether the historical brutality was as extreme as popular culture suggests. Along the way, they uncover the surprising political and financial motivations behind the religious persecution, and discuss how historians today are still debating just how bloody this dark chapter really was.
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