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The Inquisition in Malta: Faith, Fear, and the Knights
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Episode The Inquisition in Malta: Faith, Fear, and the Knights
In 1561, just after the Great Siege, a new power arrived on Malta: the Roman Inquisition. Lucas and Luna explore how the Holy Office of the Inquisition shaped Maltese society for over two centuries. They discuss the arrival of the first Inquisitor, Pietro Dusina, the uneasy relationship with the Knights of St. John, and the Inquisition's role in regulating privateering and morality. The episode delves into notable cases, including the trial of a Maltese priest accused of sorcery, and the Inquisition's gradual decline before its abolition by Napoleon in 1798. A look at the Palazzo del Sant'Uffizio in Birgu and its later move to Valletta reveals how the Inquisition operated from the shadows of the fortress island.
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