Beneath its dazzling beauty lies a dark and twisted tale. The Hope Diamond, a gemstone of unmatched brilliance, has passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and collectors, leaving behind a legacy of wealth, betrayal, and tragedy.

From its fabled origins to its glittering display in modern museums, whispers of a curse have followed the diamond for centuries. Its owners have faced ruin, madness, and untimely deaths—coincidences too chilling to ignore. Was the gem imbued with a malevolent force, or do its tragedies simply reflect the turbulent times it survived?

We are diving into the shadowy history of the Hope Diamond, peeling back layers of myth and reality to uncover the truth behind its haunting reputation. 

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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