EPISODE · May 1, 2024 · 17 MIN
Sodomy Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Tomas de Torquemada 1492
from Rogues Gallery Uncovered · host Simon Talbot
No one expects the 15th century's biggest party pooper, Tomas de Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition.It’s a tortuous tale of a controversial historical figure, religious persecution, the Catholic Church, heretics, the Dominican Order and the Spanish monarchy.But I’ve tried to keep it lighthearted.What should you do if you see someone wearing fancy clothes on a Sunday?How many ways can you denounce your neighbour?Is a 'Papal Bull' a type of livestock?Was Torquemada a 'grand' inquisitor or was he just 'alright' ?The answers to these questions ( and some dungeon sound effects) can be found in episode 38 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The Podcast of Bad Behaviour in Period Costume.Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!Email: [email protected] Visit the website and become a 'Rogue with Benefits' Find me on X, Facebook, Instagram
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No one expects the 15th century's biggest party pooper, Tomas de Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition. It’s a tortuous tale of a controversial historical figure, religious persecution, the Catholic Church, heretics, the Dominican Order and the Spanish monarchy. But I’ve tried to keep it lighthearted. What should you do if you see someone wearing fancy clothes on a Sunday?How many ways can you denounce your neighbour?Is a 'Papal Bull' a type of livestock?Was Torquemada a 'grand' inquisitor o...
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