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The British Crown Jewels: History and Mystery
The British Crown Jewels: History and Mystery
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Join Carl and historian and curator, Curt DiCamillo for a fascinating look into the history of the British Crown Jewels. Curt shares the history of the crowns and jewels, including a discussion of the oldest (and newest) pieces in the collection. The show includes an intriguing look at how crowns likely first came to be in royal history and how they have evolved in shape and decoration from medieval times to the present day. The crowns we see today feature an extraordinary array of precious gemstones which contains stories both light and dark of how they entered the collection.
Released:
Apr 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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