The Horrors of the Medieval Inquisition
The medieval church had great power. It was a separate oppressive state with its special service - the Inquisition. Cruel inquisitors investigated religious crimes and sentenced tens of thousands of people to sophisticated torture.
This terrible phenomenon has forever left its mark on world history. The image of a domineering religious executioner in the black robe is often used in fiction, film, and computer games.
Where did the Inquisition come from, and how did it spread throughout Europe? The answer to this question you will find in our article.
We will tell you:
- How and when the story of the religious detective began.
- What the main tortures were in different countries.
- Why women were tried more often and as Joan of Arc and signed herself a death sentence.
- What is the reason for the worldwide fame of the Spanish Inquisition?
- Did people try to resist the atrocities of the church?
- What ended the attempts to adopt the experience of the Inquisition in Russia.
- And is it true that the Inquisition still exists?
The longread is suitable for those who want to learn more about the most terrible phenomenon of the Middle Ages.
Caution: contains detailed descriptions of torture scenes!
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