What the stories of the Crown Jewels tell us about exploitation and the quest for reparations — Podcast

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Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony on his coronation day this May 6, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently.

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https://theconversation.com/what-the-stories-of-the-crown-jewels-tell-us-about-exploitation-and-the-quest-for-reparations-podcast-204000https://theconversation.com/what-the-stories-of-the-crown-jewels-tell-us-about-exploitation-and-the-quest-for-reparations-podcast-204000
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Friday, April 28, 2023
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  • 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.
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