In this exciting continuation of the hidden expedition series, your journey takes you from the smithsonian institutions iconic castle to the remotest jungle as you track down the missing shards and learn the hope diamond s secrets. When the mcleans traveled to paris in 1911 pierre cartier visited them at the hotel bristol with the hope diamond necklace to show to the mcleans the newly mounted rare stone. The story of the hope diamond patch, susanne steinem on. Her hypnotist fiance must rescue her and stop them from finding the treasure of atlantis. If you think the hope diamond just sits and sparkles in the harry winston gallery at the smithsonian in washington, d. Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries. Check out the smithsonians sneak peek of mystery of the hope diamond. Those who have seen the hope diamond describe it as having a greyblue color.
Australia brazil canada china france germany italy japan mexico. The hope diamond is worldfamous because, legend says, it is cursed. The diamond has changed several owners, until it was bought by the smithsonian in 1958. Oct 18, 2017 the program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society. As the newest hidden expedition recruit, youve got to find the shards before they do. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. Jul 31, 2014 jerry and maya are hired to help out around the shopwashing windows, taking out the trash and so forthbut really they are there to watch the employees, both from inside the shop and from the church tower next door. If it had more of the science and more of an explanation about the spectroscopy, it would get 5 stars. All games are 100% free, no payments, no registration required. It looks like the culprit is someone on his staff, but wh. The hope diamond mystery kleinekosmik, 15 episodes grace darmond, boris karloff d. The hope diamond has left the smithsonian only four times since it was donated.
Recounts the history of the famous blue diamond, and examines various legends surrounding the stone. The gem eventually passed into the hands of louis xvi and his queen marie antoinette, both of whom were later beheaded. The hope diamond jeweler harry winston donated the famous hope diamond the largestknown deep blue diamond in the worldto the smithsonian institution in 1958. The curse of the hope diamond according to the legend, a curse befell the large, blue diamond when it was plucked i. The actor and his wife, cindy ambuehl, both posted hilarious videos on instagram of don preparing to depart for italy for the. Search the theater and the hat shop for clues and see if you can figure out if madam fleiss is a prime suspect. The hope diamond mystery is based on the life story written by may yohe who lived for a time in marlow, new hampshire. As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book, the mystery of the hope diamond, published in 1929, although many if not most of these events are unsubstantiated. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as lady francis hope.
Five lesser known victims of the hope diamond curse. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition and passion since its discovery centuries ago, and see how its unique qualities and mythic past have categorized the jewel as both a scientific. The history of the stone which was eventually named the hope diamond began when. The onetime owner of the hope diamond was rumored to occasionally display the hope diamond on the neck of her great dane. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. Winston donated the hope diamond to the smithsonian institution in 1958 to be the focal point of a newly established gem collection as well as to inspire others to donate. The diamond mystery from the whodunit detective agency series, vol.
King louis xiv gave the diamond to a mistress, but then he cruelly abandoned her. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. The hope diamond s past was not always welldocumented, but each time the diamond reappeared, experts were able to look at it closely and know from visual clues that it was, indeed, the hope. The mystery mind a squadron recreation of a lost 1920 serial in postproduction a telepathic young heiress is marked for death by a murderous gang of weird killers, led by the disembodied voice known only as the mystery mind. The hope diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records. In 1894 yohe, an american musical theater actress, married lord francis hope and possessed the hope diamond. Washington ap blue diamonds like the smithsonians famous hope diamond are the rarest of all and how they formed more than a billion years ago is a bit of a mystery. Stuart paton featuring boris karloff as dakar high priest of sita grace darmond as mary hilton bibi george chesebro as john gregg jeanbaptiste tavanier harry carter as sidney atherton nang fu ghung the actors in this weird story of an ancient curse play dual roles and in 16th and 20th century. Several commentators questioned the wisdom of accepting the diamond. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book,the mystery of the hope diamond, published in 1929, although many if not most of. It formed deep within the earth and was carried by a volcanic eruption to the surface in what is now india. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. Mar 12, 2017 there had been, over the yearseven decadesnumerous stories about how the hope diamond carried an ancient curse.
In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it was exhibited at the rand easter show in johannesburg. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role. Behind the scenesour film crew recreates the glamorous life of socialite evalyn walsh mclean. It is the most famous blue diamondperhaps the most famous diamondin the world. Blue in the tumult of the french revolution, a mystery kurin carefully examines. According to the smithsonian institute, the hope diamond is priceless because it is irreplaceable. Feb 09, 2015 it may be the most famous gemstone in the world, but the hope diamond is not known because of its size or its beauty. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of. May 05, 2011 the hope diamond, arguably the most famous stone of all the gems in the world, is a blue diamond, and it is sometimes mistaken for sapphire. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which. While tavernier, king louis xiv, as well as louis xvi and maria antoinette are the famous victims, there are also lesser known victims of the diamond. Somebody is stealing diamonds from the jeweler mohammed carat. Stuart paton featuring boris karloff as dakar high priest of sita grace darmond as mary hilton bibi george chesebro as john gregg jeanbaptiste tavanier harry carter as sidney atherton nang fu ghung the actors in this weird story of an ancient curse play dual roles and in 16th and. This documentary takes a look at the mysterious phenomenon of the hope diamond, a priceless and rare gem weighing in at over 45 karats, which despite its coveted nature, has seemed to bring a.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The house of cartier remounted the hope diamond in 1910 in a modern setting with diamonds surrounding the stone, which dropped from a chain of diamonds. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. She divorced lord francis in 1902, and lord francis later sold the diamond to pay off debts. This documentary takes a look at the mysterious phenomenon of the hope diamond, a priceless and rare gem weighing in at over 45 karats, which despite its coveted nature, has seemed to. It seems that most large famous diamonds acquire a curse at some point in their history, and the hope is no different. See 206 photos and 11 tips from 3450 visitors to hope diamond exhibit. On her third marriage by 1920, she persuaded film producer george kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added fictitious characters to the tale. Sign in with your tv provider to access smithsonian channels streaming library and watch our original series and documentaries now. The hope diamond mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of. On her third marriage in 1920, she persuaded film producer george kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added fictitious characters to the tale, but the project was not successful.
The hope diamond mystery was a fifteenpart serial about the most sinister jewel in history. The legendary history of a cursed gem book online at best. It may be the most famous gemstone in the world, but the hope diamond is not known because of its size or its beauty. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its history.
Loosely based on lady francis hopes book the mystery of the hope diamond, the story is told in two erasin 16th century burma, tavanier, a french adventurer, steals the diamond from its place on an idol in the temple of sita, and the high priest of the temple boris karloff swears vengeance and puts a curse upon the jewel. New facts about the hope diamond revealed scientists have uncovered some astonishing information. Don is now confirmed to be on the italian version of dancing with the stars, called ballando con le stelle. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous. The hope diamond isnt just one of the largest blue diamonds in the world its also one of the most visited museum pieces in existence. Hope diamond exhibit science museum in northwest washington. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him.
There are conflicting stories about its origin, but it is most likely to have. Nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. The hope diamond has intrigued people for centuries. On november 10, 1958, the hope diamond traveled in a plain brown box, by registered mail, and was met by a large group of people at the smithsonian who celebrated its arrival. Oct 07, 2017 the program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society. Deep origin of rare blue diamonds revealed in their flaws. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it will take you to work through this adventure. New facts about the hope diamond revealed the adventurine.
Blue gem cross stitch pattern pdf instant download. The curse of the hope diamant one of the most famous curse. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition, passion and interest since its discovery, and witness the unveiling of hope in its new limitededition setting, designed by harry winston and chosen by the american public. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies. I show it to my chemistry students for the small amount of chemistry that it discusses with analyzing its composition.
The hope diamond is one of the most iconic items in the smithsonians. Now scientists think they have a glimmer of an answer. The many owners of the hope diamond from mystery of. In the fortyminute episode to be shown at the historical society, boris karloff stars in his first major screen role as the hindu servant dakar.
The queens hope, the worlds largest diamond, has vanished from the piazza gallery. Jul 24, 2010 the house of cartier remounted the hope diamond in 1910 in a modern setting with diamonds surrounding the stone, which dropped from a chain of diamonds. Young mystery aficionados will enjoy solving the puzzle along with maya and jerry and will admire their observational powers. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. Theyve long known that the blue tint comes from traces of boron in the diamond. Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. In the past, when the hope diamond was kept at the end of the exhibition, visitors rushed to get to it, paying little attention to anything on the way. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death.
Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east. In 1962 it was exhibited for a month at the louvre in paris, france, as part of an exhibit entitled ten centuries of french jewelry. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of gilsum, nh. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. Apr 05, 2014 learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition and passion since its discovery centuries ago, and see how its unique qualities and mythic past have categorized the jewel as both a scientific. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as. Nov 05, 2015 the hope diamond was weighed by the gemological institute of americas gem trade lab in 1988. If the smithsonian was the national museum of the united states and it acquired the hope diamond, then the country would own it. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond.
A new myth of the hope diamond, aprils most famous birthstone. Information mystery of the hope diamond embark on an epic journey of hope. A curse follows the diamond bringing tragedy and heartbreak to all who possess it. This is a special collectors edition release full of exclusive extras you wont find in the. The history of the hope diamond is somewhat difficult to trace, as some of it was undocumented. Part of the stones charm is not just its undeniable beauty, but also the mystery its history is shrouded in. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. Hope diamond exhibit, was popular but we liked the dinosaurs. Pass on this first entry in hope that book two receives a translation worthy of a series that, according to its swedish publisher, is popular enough to be translated into 28 languages. Youre on a train in the middle of nowhere, and a band of dangerous thieves demand you tell them where to find the hope diamond s shards. It vanished for a while and later showed up in london, where banker henry thomas hope purchased it. All models were 18 years of age or older at the time of depiction. The hope diamond has long been rumored to carry a curse, possibly due to agents trying to. Mystery case files prime suspects free online games at.