What the Crown Jewels tell us about exploitation and the quest for reparations (Podcast Clip)
Channel: The Conversation
Date: 2023-05-04

On the latest episode of Don’t Call Me Resilient, we discuss the history and meaning behind the British monarchy’s Crown Jewels ahead of the upcoming coronation ceremony of King Charles later this week.

The pomp of the ceremony - along with its display of the Crown Jewels - does not reflect current day British attitudes. Only 32 per cent believe the Empire is something to be proud of — that is down almost 25 per cent from 2014. That means, attitudes are changing quickly. Will the Royal Family catch up?

Host Vinita Srivastava is joined by Annie St. John-Stark, Assistant Professor of History, @thompsonriversu and Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, Instructor of History at the University of the Fraser Valley & the @UBC to explore the stories of exploitation and colonial conquest behind the jewels, and whether reparations are possible when it comes to the stolen riches.

Listen: https://theconversation.com/what-the-stories-of-the-crown-jewels-tell-us-about-exploitation-and-the-quest-for-reparations-podcast-204000 or wherever you get podcasts. 

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