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The Spanish Inquisition is probably the most widely quoted example of a ‘dark chapter’ in the history of the Catholic Church.

As religious fundamentalism is seemingly on the rise across the globe, this four-part series is a timely reminder that it is no new thing. The Catholic Church’s institutional system of persecution, the Inquisition, ran for more than 500 years, from early in the 13th century to the 18th. We start with the Albigensian Crusade in…

For my History of Western Civilization class. Note: I make no claim of ownership to the video clip or photos depicted. However their use for this educational material falls under the Fair Use Act of 2007. Enjoy

From a small Italian community in 15th century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, they would amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power. They would also ignite the most important cultural and artisitc revolution in Western history- the European Renaissance. But the forces…