The Truth About The Diamond The British Won t Give Up
By Mina Nakatani/Feb. 8, 2021 1:37 pm EDT
Among the British Crown Jewels, there lies a well-known Indian diamond. Weighing in at 105 carats, the Koh-i-Noor (or Mountain of Light ) is an incredibly valuable gem in a collection that s already worth billions of dollars. It shines and sparkles, proving its place among many other beautiful gemstones.
But, maybe, the Koh-i-Noor doesn t belong with the Crown Jewels. Maybe it doesn t even belong in the United Kingdom at all. Maybe it belongs a whole continent away, despite the British government holding onto it.
The Koh-i-Noor has a long history that no one knows exactly, at least beyond story and myth, and its more recent history is marked with envy, bloodshed, treachery, and conquest. Oh, and it might have just a touch of dark magic, too. Really, this one shiny rock has a pretty wild tale to tell, and it s one that still has consequences even well into the 21st century.
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