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The Iona Abbey Graveyard: Scotland's Royal Necropolis
Iona, a small island off the west coast of Scotland, is often called the cradle of Christianity in Scotland. But it's also the final resting place of dozens of medieval kings—Scots, Irish, and Norwegian. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the sacred ground of Iona Abbey's graveyard, Reilig Odhráin. They discuss the legendary claim that 48 kings are buried there, from Kenneth MacAlpin to Macbeth's rival Duncan, and Somerled, the progenitor of Clan Donald. Lucas shares the history of the island's monastic foundation by St Columba in 563 AD, its role as a royal burial…
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