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The Great Famine's Lasting Scars on Irish Memory
In Episode 206, Lucas and Luna examine the deep and lasting impact of the Great Famine on Irish society, memory, and identity. They discuss the immediate devastation of the potato blight, the British government's inadequate response, and the mass emigration that followed. Along the way, they explore the rise of the Irish diaspora, the cultural trauma passed down through generations, and how the famine shaped Ireland's path to independence. The conversation touches on key figures like Charles Trevelyan and John Mitchel, and places like Skibbereen and Grosse Île, revealing how the…
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