EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Spanish Inquisition: Origins, Myths, and Realities
from The Story of Spain: Empire, Gold, and Global Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Spanish Inquisition beyond the popular myths. They discuss its origins in 1478 under the Catholic Monarchs, its focus on conversos (Jewish converts), and the role of Tomás de Torquemada. The conversation covers the Inquisition's procedures, its use of torture (which was regulated), and the infamous auto-da-fé. They also touch on the Inquisition's later targets, including Protestants, and its decline in the 18th century. The episode aims to separate historical fact from the Black Legend propagated by Spain's rivals. #SpanishInquisition #CatholicMonarchs #Torquemada #Conversos #AutoDaFe #BlackLegend #1492 #IsabellaAndFerdinand #SpanishHistory #InquisitionMyths #ReligiousPersecution #EarlyModernSpain #History #FexingoHistory #Europe #Spain #Podcast #HistoricalReality Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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