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The Irish Diaspora: How Famine Shaped the World
This episode explores the vast Irish diaspora, born from the catastrophe of An Gorta Mór. Lucas and Luna trace the paths of over a million emigrants who fled the famine, their harrowing journeys on coffin ships, and the lives they built in America, Britain, Canada, and Australia. They discuss the discrimination the Irish faced, the rise of the 'No Irish Need Apply' signs, and how the diaspora transformed Irish identity into a global phenomenon. From the Fenian movement to the St. Patrick's Day parades that turned a religious feast into a worldwide celebration of Irishness, this…
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