Stuff the British Stole

Join Marc Fennell on a globe-trotting, emotional quest for the truth as he unravels the mysteries behind iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.

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S1 E1 · Jewel of Denial

Discover the true history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which sits at the heart of the Crown Jewels.

S1 E2 · Stoned

Discover a wild Scottish heist to steal back an object - quite literally - from the British throne.

S1 E3 · Chipped Away

Embark is on a scavenger hunt for pieces of an ancient Palestinian mosaic scattered across Australia.

S1 E4 · Shadow Boxer

British colonial forces stole a Ming Dynasty sculpture - but how did it end up in an Australian art gallery?

S1 E5 · The Crow Flies

After Chief Crowfoot signed a treaty with Queen Victoria, his personal regalia ended up in a British museum.

S1 E6 · The Return

The search for the remains of Indigenous Noongar warrior Yagan is one of history's wildest detective stories.