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The Battle of Glencoe: Betrayal and the End of an Era
In Episode 226, Lucas and Luna turn to one of Scotland’s most infamous tragedies: the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692. While previous episodes covered the Clans, Clearances, and Jacobite Risings, this episode dissects the precise political machinations behind the betrayal. We explore how the Campbell clan was used as a weapon by the new Stuart monarchs, William III and Mary II, to break the power of the MacDonalds. The conversation details the fatal delay in the oath of allegiance, the role of Sir John Dalrymple, and the chilling hospitality that masked the slaughter. Through the lens of…
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