Ancient Mysteries

Ancient Mysteries - Season 4 Episode 11 The Curse of the Hope Diamond

1998-08-17 , 45 minutes.
7.44 9 votes

Season - Episode

5 Season 5 Aug 07, 1997
4 Season 4 Sep 05, 1996
3 Season 3 Jan 01, 1970
2 Season 2 Jan 01, 1970
1 Season 1 Jan 07, 1994
0 Season 0 Jul 17, 1997

Overview

It is the largest, most famous, and most valuable gemstone in the world. It has been the plaything of kings and sultans and has decorated the necks of many an heiress and empress. But, could this notorious diamond actually be cursed? According the legend, the 45-carat gem is a piece of a larger stone stolen from the eye of a Hindu idol and later purchased by a French merchant in the 1660s. In its long and troubled journey through time, it is said to have destroyed careers, marriages, and empires by way of its alleged curse. Suicide, madness, bankruptcy, and freak accidents have all been attributed to its great powers. Today, the unique stone sits in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, DC. Join us as we explore the bizarre legends and the strange facts behind The Curse Of The Hope Diamond.

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