The inquisition formally started in 1231. It didn't end until the mid-19th century.
The list of transgressions of the church is monumental and the violence and book-burning was repeated over and over in many countries of the world.
The Inquisition and more recent wrongdoings of the church is is really a huge and scandalous issue. Are people too brainwashed to notice that they've been had? It's got to be the biggest coverup in history. But most everyone conveniently ignore it and hold tight to their beliefs.