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The Portuguese Inquisition: Beyond Goa's Fire
Lucas and Luna dive into the lesser-known chapters of the Portuguese Inquisition, focusing on its operations in Portugal and the Atlantic empire. They explore how the Lisbon tribunal targeted New Christians, the role of the Jesuits, and the controversial debates that shaped the institution. The episode also touches on the Inquisition's expansion to Brazil and the Azores, and its eventual abolition in 1821. Along the way, they discuss the auto-da-fé as a public spectacle, the use of anonymous denunciations, and the difficult legacy of religious intolerance in Portuguese history…
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