James Buchan

When Gordon the Brown, in London in 1997, commissioned a great inquisition or survey of his new realm, the result was the so-called national asset register, which was immediately dubbed by the boomers of the UK Treasury 'the modern Domesday Book.

British Novelist

Mike Pompeo

Even if Koch Industries had a financial interest in the Keystone XL pipeline, what possibly could be wrong with that? Perhaps more important, under what circumstances would such an interest be worthy of a congressional inquisition?

American Politician

Imelda Marcos

The Philippines is a terrible name, coming from Spain. Phillip II was the father of the inquisition, who I believe died of syphilis. It is my great regret that we didn't change the name of our country.

Celebrity

Thomas Howard

That religious earnestness forever tends toward fright and hence towards brittleness and inquisition is clear enough in mythology and history.

Thomas Hardy

If Galileo had said in verse that the world moved, the inquisition might have let him alone.

English Novelist

Refers to a serious historical event affecting real people's lives.

Historical Gravity

Implies excessive cruelty and abuse of power.

Negative Connotations

Specifically linked with the Catholic Church's past actions.

Religious Context

Used metaphorically for intense scrutiny or questioning.

Search for Truth

Can be casual, implying curiosity instead of official investigation.

Not Always Formal

Refers to the Catholic Church's judicial body during historical times.

Church Authority

Focus was on punishing acts and beliefs seen as heresy.

Heretical Purview

Has a lasting influence on modern perception of fairness and justice.

Historical Impact

 have here at nachio and follow them to the edges of our big weird beautiful world this week in honor of this anniversary we're going to mexico we're going to explore the legacy of the aztec we'll investigate the rare records that miraculously survive the spanish inquisition learn what happens when you feed aztec

The Aztecs: From Empire...

 and the city’s role as a center of learning declined. In a very real way, the spirit of inquisition, openness, and fairness she fostered died with her.

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