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The Truth Behind the Spanish Inquisition

The Truth Behind the Spanish Inquisition

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 The Spanish Inquisition, infamous for torture and executions, targeted Jews, Muslims, heretics, and alleged witches from 1481 to 1834. While it did use torture and executions, the scale was smaller than often believed—about 1,300 death sentences from 87,000 trials. Its methods were more regulated than other European courts, and its dark reputation was amplified by anti-Spanish propaganda. Still, it was responsible for unjust deaths and mass expulsions, leaving a lasting legacy of fear and intolerance.

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