The story of the Hope Diamond is actually a really fascinating one. It was looted during the French Revolution, but has somehow managed to resurface and enchant people for centuries after that.
https://seanmunger.com/…/diamonds-are-forever-the-death-an…/

Brand new article! Here's Part 3 in my examination of what I call the "Brave New World" cinema of the 2010s. How, and when, did this new style get its start?
https://seanmunger.com/…/brave-new-world-the-new-cinema-of…/