Ancient Mysteries: Curse of the Hope Diamond

Marie Antoinette adored it, and its "curse" is believed to have been responsible for bankrupting generations of the Hope family, in addition to prompting suicide, madness, and bizarre accidents. Learn the entire story behind the world's largest, most famous and valuable blue diamond, in an episode of "Ancient Mysteries" devoted to the Hope Diamond, which remains an object of speculation and fascination even as it resides in its modern home at the Smithsonian Institute. 50 min. Soundtrack: English.