Victoria's Diamond: The Koh-I-Noor's Dark History — Fexingo History

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Victoria's Diamond: The Koh-I-Noor's Dark History — Fexingo History

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the journey of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, from its origins in the Golconda mines of India through the hands of Mughal emperors, Persian conquerors, and Sikh rulers before its controversial arrival in Britain. They explore the stone's role in the East India Company's annexation of the Punjab, its display at the Great Exhibition of 1851, and the fraught question of its ownership today. Along the way, they discuss the symbolic weight of the diamond as both a trophy of empire and a contested cultural artifact, touching on the British Museum's ongoing repatriation debates. The conversation also delves into the diamond's alleged curse, its recutting under Prince Albert's supervision, and the 21st-century calls for its return from figures like the late Queen Elizabeth II. This episode offers a nuanced look at how a single gemstone encapsulates the complexities of British imperial history.

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