What the stories of the Crown Jewels tell us about exploitation and the quest for reparations — Podcast
Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony on his coronation day this May 6, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently.
- Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony on his coronation day this May 6, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently.
- An exploration of the story of the jewels tells a tale of brutal exploitation, rape and the original looting.
- Much of what was called the British Empire was built from stolen riches — globally — and much of that was from India.
- In fact, India was such an abundant contributor to the Crown that at the time of its occupation of South Asia, Britain called India the Jewel in its Crown.