Nowadays, the Spanish Inquisition is best known as a symbol of religious intolerance and extreme cruelty. Tune in to this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the people and politics behind the Spanish Inquisition.

Building on an earlier examination of the Spanish Inquisition, HowStuffWorks' history experts take a look at the disturbing world of medieval torture devices. Check out this podcast to learn more about torture and more Stuff You Missed in History Class.

In May of 2007, the US military found drawings believed to be part of an Al-Qaida torture manual. However, the seminal manuals on torture are believed to be the work of the CIA. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about torture manuals.

From two-time Academy Award(r) winning director Milos Forman, and three-time Academy Award(r) winning producer Saul Zaentz, GOYA’S GHOSTS is a sweeping historical epic told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya (STELLAN SKARSGARD). Set against a backdrop of...

A song detailing the journey of a fictional character, who fled from Spain during the Inquisition and settled in Turkey. Here he became a wealthy businessman, and was then racially attacked by the people

Legend of the 7 Bloody Torturers A young clerk is sent deep into the dungeon of the Seven Bloody Torturers. He finds that they are about to face the most agonizing torture of all: a threat to their name-brand recognition! An opening night selection at the New York Horror Film Festival. An...

Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured -- the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in 'functioning' legal systems. Social activist Karen Tse shows how we can, and should, stand up and end the use of routine torture.

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Part 2: The Banditos escape to Bolivia where they hear rumours of a holy record hidden by the Spanish Inquisition. Ever cautious of their pursuer (hitman) Scaramanga, they set out on a quest to find the album. The Reel Banditos album "Raspberry Ripples" is available at itunes Music Store,...

History has shown us that torture is inevitable. All over the world cruelty is breeding and feeding off of poverty, and fear. We hear and read about torture. We see tiny clips on the news but we're disconnected from it, we're unable to fully comprehend it exists because our lives revolve around...