Spanish Inquisition

History Shorts · Mar 3, 2025 · 1m

The Spanish Inquisition was a powerful institution established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, with the blessing of Pope Sixtus IV. It aimed to maintain Catholic orthodoxy and consolidate the Spanish kingdoms under a unified religious and political framework. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast READ THE NEWSLETTER: https://historyshorts.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices