Stuff the British Stole
Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Journalist Marc Fennell uncovers the messy histories behind some of their loot.
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Episode Title:Jewel of Denial
At the heart of the Crown Jewels is the tragedy of a 10-year-old Sikh boy ripped from his mother and kingdom.
Episode Title:Stoned
Under the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation throne was a sacred stone stolen from Scottish kings. One Christmas night, a group of Glasgow students decided to steal it back.
Episode Title:Chipped Away
Scattered across Australia are fragments of an ancient mosaic found in Palestine that reveals how the British Empire shaped the Middle East.
Episode Title:Shadow
In the wake of an epic rebellion by Chinese martial artists, a golden warrior statue is looted by British colonial forces. But how did it end up in Australia?
Episode Title:The Crow Flies
Sign a deal with Queen Victoria or face disease and devastation - that was the choice facing Chief Crowfoot. But did the British forces then literally steal the shirt from his back?
Episode Title:Return
In an unmarked grave in Liverpool lies the mystery of one of Western Australia’s greatest resistance fighters. This is the story of the team that found a way to bring him home.