Topic: Inquisition

Inquisition comes up in 21 chapters across 20 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to December 2025.

March 2013 December 2025

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Professor Jiang Xueqin | Sabbatai Zevi, Jacob Frank, & The Secret Faith Of Power
• 8:34 - 12:30

Professor Jiang Xueqin | Sabbatai Zevi, Jacob Frank, & The Secret Faith Of Power

Jewish Crisis of Faith and Sabbatai Zevi's Conversion to Islam

Professor Jiang provides historical context for the 17th-century Jewish diaspora, citing the trauma of the 1492 expulsion from Spain and subsequent persecutions. When Sabbatai Zevi was given the choice by the Ottoman Sultan to convert to Islam or face execution, his choice to convert shocked his followers. Jiang explains the theological justification used by Zevi's adherents: that the Messiah had to descend into sin and conversion to redeem those who had previously been forced to abandon their faith.

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Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 6:37 - 10:50

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Jesuit History, Conversos and the Spanish Inquisition

The discussion addresses the theory of the "Black Pope" and the hidden power of the Jesuit order. Joe Atwell clarifies that while he was educated by Jesuits in Japan, he views the organization's origins as a group of "Conversos"—Jews who converted to Christianity. He links the secrecy of the Jesuits to the Spanish Inquisition and the later formation of the Illuminati by Jesuit-trained Adam Weishaupt.

Patrice Chaplin | The Portal Of Mount Canigou, The Magic Square Of Venus, & The Secrets of Girona
• 31:33 - 35:38

Patrice Chaplin | The Portal Of Mount Canigou, The Magic Square Of Venus, & The Secrets of Girona

Vatican Suppression and Kabbalistic Lightning Markings

Chaplin and Carlwood discuss how the Vatican historically altered mystical stories to maintain control, such as the Crusades and the Inquisition. Chaplin's guide explained that high-level spirit manifestations leave charred, Kabbalistic markings on the ground, often dismissed as lightning strikes. These events are frequently accompanied by the sudden appearance of healing water, similar to the visions of Bernadette at Lourdes.

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Miguel Conner |  The Gnostic Orientation, Simulated Realities, & The Occult Elvis
• 28:29 - 34:19

Miguel Conner | The Gnostic Orientation, Simulated Realities, & The Occult Elvis

Albigensian Crusade, Cathar Slaughter, and Church Propaganda

The historical slaughter of the Cathars by the Catholic Church is examined as a primary example of state and religious propaganda. Estimates suggest between 200,000 and one million people were killed during the Inquisition, which began as a tool to seize land and control the population in Southern France. The phrase "kill them all and let God sort them out" is attributed to the Bishop of Toulouse during this period of centralized church expansion.

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Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood
• 1:58:57 - 2:02:51

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood

The Four Pillars of Society and Shamanic Traditions

Ben Joseph Stewart defines science, philosophy, religion, and art as the four pillars of human consciousness present in every civilization. He discusses the historical suppression of shamans and "witches" during the Inquisition and colonization as a means to sever humanity's connection to altered states. He specifically mentions the Lakota "Keeping of the Souls" ceremony as a vital rite that was targeted by the U.S. government to break the nation's spirit.

Richard Stanley | The Suppressed History of The Cathars, Mystic Montségur, & The Nazi Grail Quest
• 9:37 - 14:11

Richard Stanley | The Suppressed History of The Cathars, Mystic Montségur, & The Nazi Grail Quest

Occitania History, Cathar Genocide and Language Suppression

Richard Stanley describes the history of Occitania, a distinct nation in the French Pyrenees that was systematically destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. Pope Innocent III granted French forces dispensation to exterminate the Cathars, whom the Church viewed as dangerous heretics. This campaign resulted in the destruction of the Occitan language and the loss of significant cultural and spiritual data through centuries of religious persecution.

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Jason Quitt | Entity Interaction Dynamics, Astral Genesis, & Stonegate Portals
• 45:20 - 49:53

Jason Quitt | Entity Interaction Dynamics, Astral Genesis, & Stonegate Portals

Colonization, Suppression of Ancient Wisdom

The conversation turns to the intentional suppression of ancient wisdom by historical powers like the Roman Empire and the Inquisition. Jason Quitt argues that by disconnecting people from natural circadian rhythms and celestial cycles, ruling classes make populations easier to control. He asserts that modern mainstream archaeology continues this trend by belittling ancestors as "savage pagans" to maintain the dominance of current religious and political dogmas.

John Hamer & Shannon Rowan | EMF Damage, Ancient Mysteries, & Royal Society Deceptions
• 29:16 - 33:42

John Hamer & Shannon Rowan | EMF Damage, Ancient Mysteries, & Royal Society Deceptions

Cathedral Energy, Stained Glass Healing, Falsification of Science

A theory is proposed that ancient cathedrals were originally designed as energy transmitters and healing spaces rather than religious centers. Stained glass is described as a tool for light therapy, and the structures themselves are viewed as sophisticated technology later co-opted by the Inquisition. John Hamer argues that mainstream history and science are systematically falsified to hide this advanced past.

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Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap
• 1:14:58 - 1:18:47

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap

Rennes-le-Château, Reincarnated Cathars and Jailbreaking the Matrix

Howdy Mikoski discusses his research into Rennes-le-Château and the possibility that the Cathars successfully "jailbroke" out of reality. He mentions a 1970s study of people claiming to be reincarnated Cathars, which leads him to question why they failed to end their reincarnation cycle. The segment also touches on the mysterious disappearance of the Mayans and the potential that groups like Heaven's Gate were attempting similar exits.

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 1:03:46 - 1:06:01

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

Solar Symbolism and the Medical Inquisition

The symbols used by medical institutions are traced back to pre-Christian solar symbols from Druidic and Viking cultures. Whitehead claims the Vatican was built upon these ancient power nodes to centralize control. He likens the modern treatment of dissenting doctors to the historical Inquisitions, where "heretics" are silenced by medical colleges.

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Alex Trismegistus | Stolen History, The World’s Fairs, & The Last Reset
• 21:51 - 27:13

Alex Trismegistus | Stolen History, The World’s Fairs, & The Last Reset

Parasitic Elite Takeover and the Culling of Populations

Greg and Alex discuss the theory that a coordinated network of royal families and a "parasitic elite" seized power following a global cataclysm. They suggest that major conflicts, including the American Civil War and both World Wars, served as mass culling events to eliminate populations that remembered the previous era. By controlling the narrative through manufactured history, these groups allegedly secured their reign over the remaining survivors.

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Alex Trismegistus | Stolen History, The World’s Fairs, & The Last Reset
• 1:10:08 - 1:13:19

Alex Trismegistus | Stolen History, The World’s Fairs, & The Last Reset

Rethinking the Inquisition and Colonial Expansion

The host reflects on the idea that the Inquisition and colonial expansion were not voyages of discovery, but rather coordinated efforts to seize existing infrastructure. He argues that official history is "back-casted" by a small group of privileged scholars to hide a more sinister reality. The segment concludes by questioning the funding of Western education and the reliability of primary documents that have been lost or altered over time.

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Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 36:40 - 42:48

Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Historical Suppression of Magic by Religious Authorities

Dr. Stephen Skinner recounts the systematic destruction of magical and pagan texts by early Christian and Muslim authorities, including the burning of the Library of Alexandria. He describes how monks in Constantinople occasionally preserved these practices despite the threat of persecution. Skinner highlights how his contact with 36th-generation Chinese magicians helped him reconstruct fragmented Western methods.

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Shamangineer | Earth Alchemy, Plant Spirits, & Engineered Abundance
• 1:09:14 - 1:13:02

Shamangineer | Earth Alchemy, Plant Spirits, & Engineered Abundance

European Ancestry, Theodore Roosevelt and the Grand Canyon

Carlwood notes a shift in listener attitudes regarding the criticism of European colonial crimes, linking it to a rise in nationalism. He shares a quote from Theodore Roosevelt about preserving the Grand Canyon as a "natural wonder" that man can only mar. He muses on a hypothetical world where Western technology was merged with indigenous environmental synergy rather than being shackled to the Rockefeller oil policy.

Johnny Cirucci | The Roman Catholic Conspiracy, Vatican Crimes, & The Jesuits
• 18:35 - 25:11

Johnny Cirucci | The Roman Catholic Conspiracy, Vatican Crimes, & The Jesuits

Papal Authority, Indulgences, and the Office of the Inquisition

The discussion focuses on the mechanisms of control used by the Vatican, including the concepts of purgatory and the sale of indulgences. Johnny Cirucci explains how the threat of excommunication allowed the Papacy to act as a king-maker over European monarchs. He details the violent suppression of early protesters like John Wycliffe and William Tyndale by the Office of the Inquisition.

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Sylvie Ivanova | New Chronology, Ayahuasca Insights, Atlantian Survivors, & The Reformation Conspiracy
• 1:06:28 - 1:11:48

Sylvie Ivanova | New Chronology, Ayahuasca Insights, Atlantian Survivors, & The Reformation Conspiracy

Greg Carlwood on the Global Coup of Humanity

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, considering the possibility that the Reformation, the Inquisition, and the Spanish conquest were all part of a single campaign to hide a recent global cataclysm. He discusses anomalous artifacts, such as depictions of dinosaurs on ancient pottery, and suggests the Smithsonian suppresses such finds. Carlwood posits that history was rewritten starting roughly 60 years after the events to ensure the "parasite's" dominance over the human narrative.

Tracy Twyman | The Knights Templar, Baphomet, & The Alchemy of Finance
• 7:09 - 9:27

Tracy Twyman | The Knights Templar, Baphomet, & The Alchemy of Finance

King Philip IV, Templar Arrests and Satanic Allegations

King Philip IV of France, motivated by massive debt and political rivalry, orchestrated the downfall of the Knights Templar in the early 14th century. After being rebuffed from joining the order, Philip used reports from spies to accuse the knights of satanic rituals and secret initiations. These allegations led to mass arrests and the burning of high-ranking members at the stake under the authority of the Inquisition.

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Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment
• 13:34 - 16:44

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment

Middle Ages Inquisition, Christian Ritual Torture and Misogyny

Marie D. Jones characterizes the Inquisition as a dark period where the Catholic Church used ritual torture to suppress pagans and women. The guest argues that the historical fear of female procreation and menstrual cycles fueled systemic abuse. Torture is identified as a primary form of mind control used to modify behavior through both physical pain and the constant threat of violence.

Richard Merrick | Interference Theory, Ancient Culture, & The Venus Blueprint
• 32:28 - 36:15

Richard Merrick | Interference Theory, Ancient Culture, & The Venus Blueprint

Quantum Mechanics, Masonic Secrecy and Coded Language

Merrick links ancient harmonic theory to modern concepts like quantum mechanics, string theory, and the holographic universe. He suggests that the complex mathematical languages used in these fields originated as a way to hide knowledge from the Inquisition. Historical scientific papers were often distributed through the Masonic Brotherhood, using formalisms that only those "trained in the art" could decode, keeping sacred geometry under the radar.