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As a string of high-profile jewel thefts went unsolved during the Swinging Sixties, the press dubbed the elusive thief the King of Diamonds. Like Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief, the King was so bold that he tip-toed into the homes of millionaires while they were home, hiding in their closets and daring to smoke while they were sleeping. Rena Pederson, then a young reporter with UPI, started following the elusive thief while she managed the night desk. With gymnastic skill, he climbed trees and crawled across rooftops to take jewels from heiresses, oil kings, corporate CEOs.

Step into the chilling world of The Jewel of Seven Stars, a haunting tale by Bram Stoker, first published in 1903. This gripping horror novel follows the intense obsession of an archaeologist who seeks to resurrect Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy. As dark forces awaken, the boundary between life and death blurs, leading to a thrilling confrontation with the unknown. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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Starting a business without any partners, investors, or corporate sponsorship is hard. Keeping it alive for a decade is even harder. Yet Chicago's Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain has done just that. As the much-beloved Chicago spot celebrates 10 years in business, "Jewel Box" takes listeners inside to learn what makes this restaurant tick and how it went from a dream to an iconic destination for national foodies and locals alike. Produced by half day media.

New York City, 1972: Bobby Comfort and Sammy "the Arab" Nalo were highly skilled jewel thieves who specialized in robbing luxury Manhattan hotels. (They once robbed Sophia Loren's suite, relieving the Italian actress of over $1 million in gems.) With the blessing of the Lucchese crime family, their next plot targeted the posh Pierre Hotel - host to kings and queens, presidents and aldermen, and the wealthiest of the wealthy.

"Jewels of History" is a captivating podcast that explores the most extraordinary moments, untold stories, and pivotal events that have shaped the interconnected histories of Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and Asia. Hosted by two passionate historians created by AI (artificial intelligence), each episode delves deep into the hidden gems of our past, revealing the intricate narratives that have defined human civilization. From the rise and fall of empires to the subtle cultural exchanges that transformed societies, we bring you meticulously researched, compelling stories that ...

Come and join explorer and adventurer Mark Evans around the campfire on The Jewel of Arabia Expedition as we follow the route taken by British explorer Bertram Thomas in 1928 from Ras Al Hadd, the most easterly point of the Arab world, along the coast to Salalah, the second largest city in Oman as we meet and talk to the young Omani’s transitioning Oman into a sustainable global green energy hub. From ancient turtle nesting grounds to internationally recognised migration pitstops for thousands of wading birds. From Earthshot prize winning carbon capture innovation to the world’s only ...

Click here to subscribe.Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world's greatest museums.Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or civilization, the spark of a revolution.Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’...

Your source for Black excellence, inspiration and empowerment. Our podcast creates honest narratives of American History from an African American and an indigenous perspective for ALL that tells OUR truth, inspires, motivates and empowers healing and reconciliation by using artifacts, stories, and digital products to help create a more inclusive and diverse human experience.

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875 - 1950)This is the fifth of Burroughs' Tarzan novels.Tarzan finds himself bereft of his fortune and resolves to return to the jewel-room of Opar, leaving Jane to face unexpected danger at home. (Summary written by Sarah Jennings.)

A mother and daughter inquiry into the objects that give meaning to our lives. Recorded in Aotearoa, New Zealand. To see images of the objects discussed, please visit our Instagram @insidethejewelbox

Best-selling author Christopher Winn explores Britain's royal past and present, unearthing a rich legacy of castles and palaces, romance and intrigue, heroes and villains, battlefields and monuments where kings and queens lived and died.

This is the story of 12-year-old Annie Jewel Bounds, taken from letters and publications of the time; the story of a girl who would have gone off to war with her father, but when he is lost in battle, she convinces her mother to allow her to dress as a Yankee drummer boy and march off with a unit that will be discharged in just six weeks. Her adventure places her in the thick of the fire and smoke at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri. Fought on August 10, 1861, it is the first battle of the Civil War.

Ida Tarbell's earliest ambition was to be a biologist. While she put away her microscope in her youth, she continued to investigate people and situations of interest to her throughout her long and productive life. Tarbell was among the first American women to earn a college degree, graduating in 1880. Fiercely independent, she first took a job at a school in a different state. After returning to her family home, she fell into a writing and research assignment with a monthly newsletter.

Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth once remarked that if her Auntie Bye had been a man, she would have been the president. Anna Roosevelt Cowles was Theodore Roosevelt's older sister by almost four years. She was nicknamed Bamie as a child. Her siblings, nieces, and nephews later called her Auntie Bye because she was always on the go. After overcoming a childhood disability, Bamie grew into a tower of strength for her immediate family and supported them throughout her life, especially after her father passed away. She also assisted her extended family at every opportunity.

Although half of the population, women were treated as second class citizens in the United States and denied the fundamental right to vote. In 1872, Susan B. Anthony dared to cast her vote in a national election. She was arrested, tried, and convicted of the crime of "voting without having a lawful right to vote". This thrilling, firsthand account from suffragist Doris Stevens details the organized protests that hundreds of courageous women from across the country undertook in DC between 1913 and 1919, as well as the brutal consequences they had to endure.

In 1888, Nellie Bly, a feisty, investigative reporter for Joseph Pulitzer's New York World newspaper, pitched a story idea of traveling around the world in 75 days to beat the record achieved by Phileas Fogg, the character in Verne's book. While the editor thought it a great idea, he naturally thought the trip should be made by a man. The idea was shelved for over a year.

The Statue of Liberty, one of the world's most iconic symbols, was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. Standing proudly in New York Harbor, it became a welcoming sight to scores of immigrants. Although the statue commemorates the friendship between two countries, the gift almost didn't occur! In this concise history, developed by the US National Park Service, you will learn how the colossal statue was conceived, financed, built, transported, and dedicated.