history gems

Welcome to History Gems with @NicolaTallis - the podcast that brings some of our most famous jewels and the dazzling stories behind them to life. Find it 👇🏻

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Welcome to the History Gems podcast, run by @NicolaTallis! Combining gems & jewels throughout history to bring you brilliant stories from the past. First episode goes live on Wednesday, featuring the BRILLIANT @TracyBorman! Please do check out our trailer in all usual pod places!

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

Both Cecily Neville & Margaret Beaufort had lots of religious themed jewels. Margaret had a cross set with many diamonds including ‘a great pointed diamond’. The reverse contained scenes from the Passion enamelled in white. Just one of many examples! 💎

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

2/2 Also contains images of many saints thought to protect women in childbirth. Much speculation over potential owner: Anne Neville, Anne Beauchamp, Joan Beaufort & Cecily Neville have all been suggested. Certainly another example of a piece that would’ve been especially created

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

1/2 Middleham Jewel another high status jewel prob last quarter of 15th c & prob made in England. Lozenge shape popular, prob once had pearls around the frame. Sapphire thought to help many ailments & promotes peace & reconciliation. Engraved with trinity & religious scenes

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

Jewel found near York undoubtedly high status jewel made by special commission. Religious jewels popular in 15th c, many served dual purpose to show devotion & provide protection. As noted if saints are Leonard & Margaret, these offered protection to pregnant women.

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

Another of Victoria’s jewels which I love is this gorgeous bracelet, given to her by Prince Albert 3 days after birth of first child. Highly personal, each enamelled heart was added after birth of a child & contained a lock of their hair - pink for Princess Victoria @RCT

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

The beautiful emerald tiara & matching jewels of Queen Victoria currently on display at Kensington Palace. Designed by Prince Albert, Victoria wore them at Prince Alfred’s christening amongst other occasions @HRP_palaces 💎

[history gems @historygemspod]

We’ve got a fantastic new episode with the brilliant @DrIanFriel: Pirates & the ’T’ Word. Everything you’ve ever want to know about piracy & treasure! 💎

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💎 We have a new episode! Today it’s a family affair, with the brilliant Jenny Tillander discussing her family’s company & their royal links! 💎

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@austinsmum2011 Me too!!!!

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💎 Very excited to be sharing our new episode about La Peregrina, a fabulous pearl with an extraordinary story. Do tune in to hear Dr Valerie Schutte talk more about this remarkable jewel, available in all of the usual podcast places! 💎

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We’ve got another episode landing soon, so in case you’ve still got some catching up to do here’s a glimpse from our #Bridgerton episode! 👇🏻

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Fans of Bridgerton! Our new episode is now live, & you are in for a treat! The brilliant @carolwoolton discusses the glitz & glamour that were such a dazzling part of this epic series!

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@SueAtkins @SueBrunningBM @britishmuseum Fantastic, we hope you enjoy!

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💎 An intriguing insight into our episode with @SueBrunningBM from @britishmuseum. Make sure you download & listen if you haven’t already! 💎

[Carolyn Harris @royalhistorian]

ICYMI: I discussed Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Scandal with @NicolaTallis on the @historygemspod Listen here: https://t.co/weJbFyubSZ

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💎 Looking for weekend listening? Look no further! 💎👇🏻

[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

💎 If you haven’t already then do have a listen to the latest episode of @historygemspod with the brilliant @royalhistorian. Featuring all of the ingredients of a great story: intrigue, scandal, & plenty of sparkle! 💎

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💎 New episode today! What a treat to talk to @royalhistorian about Marie Antoinette & the intriguing episode of the diamond necklace affair. Check it out here 💎👇🏻:
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[Dr Nicola Tallis @NicolaTallis]

Bridgerton vibes @WiltonHousePMH. Love this place, & for fans of #Bridgerton we also have an episode about the series coming up on @historygemspod this autumn 💎

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@HistoryIndoors @histbites @OntheTudorTrail @Amyesaunders1 @jo_strong_ Our pleasure, Amy is brilliant! 🤩🤩🤩

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@hisdoryan @Queens_Podcast @HistoryFilmClub Thank you!

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Lots of people asking when the next ep is coming, simple answer is soon! We have lots of fab episodes ready to go, & here’s a clue as to who you can expect to hear more about in the next one … 💎