A 16th-century print depicts the witch-hunter Joan Malet’s 1549 arrest in Valencia for false accusations—and his subsequent execution at the hands of the Inquisition in Barcelona. Courtesy ...

and was built in the 16th century,” he said. In the town of Trancoso near Covilha, the stone walls of many houses feature well-preserved incisions made after the Portuguese Inquisition.

Set in 16th century Central Europe in the midst of the Holy Roman Empire, the game is said to delve deeply into witchcraft. Assassin's Creed Hexe: A Dark Journey Into 16th Century Witchcraft ...