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The 1641 Rebellion: Massacre, Myth, and the Plantation of Ulster
In 1641, Ireland erupted in a rebellion that would reshape the island for centuries. Lucas and Luna explore the uprising of Gaelic Irish lords and Old English Catholics against Protestant settlers in Ulster. They examine the contested narratives of the rebellion: the massacres of settlers, the propaganda war, and the long shadow cast on Cromwell's invasion. Key figures include Sir Phelim O'Neill, Owen Roe O'Neill, and Charles I. The episode delves into the Plantation of Ulster, the Confederate Wars, and the bitter legacy of sectarian violence that echoed into the 20th century…
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