You can’t be a King without the bling, and you can’t be a Queen without the sheen. Royal women have long donning glittering headgear to make them stand out from the crowd. Tiaras are works of art and are fitted with pricey diamonds, pearls and other precious stones. As these heirlooms are often passed down female family lines it is fascinating to see how the ... Show More
May 26
Commoner Queens of England
The United Kingdom has a new Queen Consort, Camilla. She is the first Queen of England to have been born a commoner since Catherine Parr (1547). Since the Norman conquest in 1066, English and British Royals have almost exclusively married other royals, usually as part of treaties ... Show More
32m 19s
May 19
Royalty 101: Queens Regnant through History
I answer your questions on ruling Queens through the ages: 5 Types of Queens (Queen Regnant, Queen Consort, Dowager Queen, Queen Mother, Queen Regent) Who was the first ever Queen Regnant? What was the most common Regnal name for a Queen Regnant? Have there been Queens Regnant wh ... Show More
29m 49s
May 12
Coronation Fashion: Past & Present
One of the most anticipated, and ceremonially significant parts of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla was what the royals would wear. And everyone wanted to know if Catherine, Princess of Wales would be wearing a Tiara. From real fur to faux tiaras, and ... Show More
29m 58s
Jul 2025
‘Dollar princesses’ or influential heiresses? A new perspective on Sargent’s American portraits
In the late 19th and early 20th century, glamorous, exciting and often very wealthy American women mingled with the British aristocracy and set the gossip pages alight with rumours of engagements. But alongside this fascination, anti-American sentiment and xenophobia saw them dis ... Show More
35m 45s
Jul 2024
S05E04 - Perles⏐Les perles de Marilyn
<p>Oubliez les chaînes en or et les grosses pierres : l’un des ornements les plus recherchés pour les célébrités masculines d’Hollywood et d’ailleurs, n’est autre que le collier perles.</p><br><p>A$AP Rocky, Usher, Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Timothée Chalamet, Shawn Mendes, Pharrel ... Show More
14m 36s
Oct 2024
Discover the history of these jewels from the pages of some of the most beautiful works of literature
Jewels can tell stories… they can also inspire them…The greatest writers, actresses, and poets have forged masterpieces from jewels, gems, and precious metals. While some pieces really exist, others do so only in the realm of the imagination.This new season of Voice of Jewels tak ... Show More
57s
Jan 2025
Discover the tales of history's great treasures
Swallowed by the sea, buried, hidden behind walls or concealed…True treasure troves have always known the best place to hide. And when to reappear and surprise us!
Harboring tales worthy of an adventure novel, they often contain fascinating secrets.
In this new season of The Voic ... Show More
57s
Oct 2024
S06E02 - Talismans⏐Catherine de Medici's Love Talisman
Have you ever heard of abraxas? These are talismans in the shape of oblong shields, covered with motifs inspired by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, and engraved with Kabbalistic prayers, Hebrew words, and magical symbols. One could easily believe that these strange jewelry ... Show More
11m 59s
Aug 2024
Catherine de' Medici, Serpent Queen
<p>Queen Consort of France and mother to three successive Kings, Catherine de’ Medici's legacy could have been one of intelligence, fortitude, artistic patronage and religious moderation. But instead, as with so many women in positions of power, Catherine's life and actions have ... Show More
39m 58s
Aug 2024
[Les Odyssées de l'été] E01⏐Le Grand Diamant Bleu de Louis XIV
<p>Aux origines d'un bijou, on trouve bien souvent une histoire d'aventure...</p><br><p>Le voyage nous fait aller de l’Inde du Grand Moghol, aux rives du nouveau continent, du Versailles de Louis XIV aux échoppes des plus grands joailliers. C’est l’un des diamants les plus connus ... Show More
14m 41s