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The Black Dinner: Clan Douglas and the Murder That Shook Scotland
In 1440, Scotland's most powerful family, the Black Douglases, were invited to dine with the young King James II at Edinburgh Castle. What began as a feast ended in a brutal execution that would echo through Scottish history for centuries. This episode explores the so-called 'Black Dinner' — a political assassination that inspired the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones. We delve into the rise of the Douglas family, their near-royal power, the rivalry with the Crichtons and Livingstons, and the role of the 10-year-old king. We also examine the aftermath: the Douglases'…
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