Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
It’s a 45-carat magnet of misfortune. For a century, the Hope Diamond has been blamed for the tragedies befalling its many owners, from Marie Antoinette to American socialites. Kojo explores the convergence of class and culture in the fantastical tales of the famous blue diamond.
Guests
- Richard Kurin Director, The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage; and author of "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem" (Collins/Smithsonian)
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