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The Darien Scheme: Scotland's Colonial Disaster
In the late 1690s, Scotland attempted to establish its own overseas colony on the Isthmus of Panama, a venture known as the Darien Scheme. This ambitious project aimed to create a trading empire linking the Atlantic and Pacific, but it ended in catastrophic failure, costing thousands of lives and nearly bankrupting the nation. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins of the scheme, the formidable logistical challenges, the devastating impact of disease and Spanish attacks, and the political fallout that ultimately paved the way for the Acts of Union 1707. They discuss key figures…
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