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James IV and the Renaissance Court: Scotland Meets the New Learning
Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable reign of James IV of Scotland, a king who transformed his court into a vibrant hub of Renaissance culture. In the decades before Flodden, James IV patronised poets like William Dunbar and Gavin Douglas, brought the first printing press to Scotland, dabbled in alchemy, and even kept a pet alchemist. They discuss his fascination with medicine and surgery, his founding of the University of Aberdeen in 1495, and his grand schemes for a Scottish navy, including the legendary ship Great Michael. The episode also touches on his marriage to Margaret Tudor, which…
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