The Portuguese Inquisition: Faith, Fear, and Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese Inquisition, established in 1536 under King João III. They discuss its origins in the wake of the Reconquista and the forced conversions of Jews in 1497, the role of the Dominican order, and the infamous auto-da-fé ceremonies. The conversation covers the tribunal's methods—denunciation, secret trials, and torture—as well as its targets: New Christians, heretics, and even intellectuals like the playwright António José da Silva. They touch on the Inquisition's censorship of books and its control over cultural life, and highlight the eventual decline under the Marquês de Pombal in the 18th century. The episode provides a nuanced look at how the Inquisition shaped Portuguese society and its lasting legacy. #PortugueseInquisition #AutoDaFe #NewChristians #JoaoIII #DominicanOrder #AntonioJoseDaSilva #MarquesDePombal #Censorship #Torture #Heresy #Judaism #Reconquista #16thCentury #17thCentury #18thCentury #Lisbon #History #FexingoHistory #Portugal #PortugueseEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo