The British Crown Jewels: History and Mystery

In celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, this first of two very special shows delves deeply into the history of the Crown Jewels from where they came from to what we see today. 

Join Carl and historian and curator, Curt DiCamillo for a fascinating look deep 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 contain stories both light and dark of how they entered the collection. This show will be the perfect preparation for those watching the upcoming coronation to understand just what those attending and those watching around the world may actually see.