The collection — now housed at the Tower of London — includes everything from gigantic diamonds to swords to an 18-inch tall, jewel-encrusted salt shaker. For centuries, the crown jewels were ...

The crown jewels include coronation regalia, crowns acquired by various monarchs, royal robes, tiaras, swords, church bling, banqueting plates, medals, insignia and even christening fonts ...

The Asante golden "crown jewels," looted by British troops have ... mostly looted during the 19 th century Anglo-Ashanti wars, include a sword traditionally used in swearing the oath of office ...

In 1671 a former Civil War soldier and his gang conned their way into stealing the British Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It became the first and only time anyone has attempted to steal them.

From Robin Hood to damning accusations of murder, tyranny and tactical ineptitude; history and popular culture have not been kind to England's 'Bad King John'. But just how much is fact and how ...