In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the journey of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, from its origins in the Golconda mines of India through the hands of Mughal emperors, Persian conquerors, Afghan rulers, and Sikh maharajas, before its controversial acquisition by the East India Company and eventual display in the British Crown Jewels. They explore the myths surrounding its curse, the politics of its acquisition under the Treaty of Lahore in 1849, and the ongoing debate about repatriation. Along the way, they discuss the diamond's weight loss after re-cutting in London, its role in Queen Victoria's regalia, and the legal and ethical questions that persist today. Listeners will encounter names like Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Shah Shuja Durrani, Nader Shah, and Lord Dalhousie, and learn how a single gemstone became a symbol of imperial conquest and contested heritage.
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