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The Darien Scheme: Scotland's Disaster in Panama
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the catastrophic Darien Scheme of the 1690s, Scotland's ill-fated attempt to establish a colony on the Isthmus of Panama. They delve into the economic desperation that drove the venture, the devastating losses from disease and Spanish attacks, and how this national trauma ultimately paved the way for the 1707 Act of Union with England. The conversation touches on key figures like William Paterson, the scheme's visionary, and examines the lasting impact on Scottish national identity and the Highland clearances that followed.
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