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	Bohemian Crown Jewels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wenceslas' crown, the royal orb and sceptre, the coronation vestments of the Bohemian kings, the gold reliquary cross, and St. Wenceslas' sword.
		During the last exhibition five years ago(1998), experts discovered that some of the rubies on the crown -- which were thought to have been among the largest in the world -- are not in fact real.
		After 1918 and the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic the Coronation Jewels ceased to serve their original function, but remained important as symbols of national independence and statehood.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bohemian_Crown_Jewels (183 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Coronation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The shahs of the Achaemenid Persian empire were crowned with the diadem by a high priest of the Zoroasterian religion.
		From 1305 to 1963 the Popes were crowned with the Papal Tiara in a coronation ceremony in St.
		Belgium actually never had a crown (except as a 'virtual' heraldic emblem), the formal installation is a solemn oath on the constitution in parliament, symbolic of the restricted rule of the king under the then cutting-edge constitution of 1831.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Coronation (1192 words)

	Irish Crown Jewels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1903, the jewels were transferred to a safe, which was to be placed in the newly constructed strongroom.
		The jewels were discovered missing on 6 July 1907, four days before the state visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
		The jewels were placed in a safe in Government Buildings and promptly forgotten about, though the existence of some crown jewels somewhere was rumoured.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_Crown_Jewels (727 words)

	The gate open to the Bohemian crown jewels - 03-07-2003 - Radio Prague
		The opening of the Crown Chamber was quite a ritual in itself, as it required the presence of the holders of no less than seven keys - the President of the state, and the highest political and the Church authorities.
		The Bohemian Crown Jewels comprise of the St. Wenceslas' crown, the royal orb and sceptre, the coronation vestments of the Bohemian kings, the gold reliquary cross, and St. Wenceslas' sword.
		The jewels were meant to be used only for the coronation of Bohemian kings, and legends predict a tragic fate everybody else who attempts to use them for any other purpose.
	www.radio.cz /en/article/42583 (1022 words)

	Coronation - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A coronation is a ceremony in which a monarch is adorned with a coronation crown as a symbol of monarchy.
		The shahs of the Persian empire were crowned with the diadem by a high priest of the Zoroasterian religion.
		Usually there is an orb and sceptre and — depending on the country — other items from the crown jewels, all highly charged with historic, religious, and territorial symbolism.
	www.biocrawler.com /w/index.php/Coronation (1042 words)

	Queen (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In addition to his drum work, he routinely played the guitars and bass on his own songs, and, during the 1980s, he formed a parallel band known as The Cross in which he was the singer and rhythm guitarist.
		"Bohemian Rhapsody" was number one in the UK for nine weeks, and another five weeks in 1992 when it was re-released after the death of Mercury.
		The song "Bohemian Rhapsody" was re-released after appearing in the Wayne's World, and subsequently made number 2 on the US billboard chart.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queen_(band) (7146 words)

	Travel guide - Ceske Budejovice district. E-travel.cz - accommodation in hotels and apartments in Prague and the Czech ...
		The confluence of the big South Bohemian Vltava and Malse rivers was chosen by the Czech king Premysl Otakar II.
		Bohemian kings paid for the fidelity to the Royal crown to the citizens of Ceske Budejovice by awarding numerous privileges ensuring economic prosperity.
		The modern fortification made the town a strategically important fortress where during the war in the 1630's provincial officers moved several times; the local church was temporarily hiding the Bohemian crown jewels.
	guide.travel.cz /54 (692 words)

	Radio Prague - News
		The situation is most serious in the upper reaches of the River Elbe near the East Bohemian town of Hradec Kralove, where the Elbe meets several smaller rivers.
		Crown Jewels Twenty-two thousand people have braved six-hour queues this week to see the Bohemian Crown Jewels, on show for the eighth time this century at Prague Castle.
		The priceless crown, orb and sceptre dating back to the 14th century will be locked up again on Sunday evening for another five years, but anyone who missed the opportunity will have a chance to see another exhibition of precious stones from the late mediaeval period, opening at the Castle on Tuesday.
	www.radio.cz /en/news/18036 (835 words)

	MEDICI (FAMILY) - LoveToKnow Article on MEDICI (FAMILY) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		But his crowning superiority over every other Maecenas known to history lay in his active participation in the intellectual labors that he promoted.- Indeed at certain moments he was Lorenzo as positively the leading spirit among the litterati of his a Man of time.
		The war-galleys of the knights of St Stephen were despatched to the coast of Barbary to attack Bona, the headquarters of the corsairs, and they captured the town with much dash and bravery.
		After living with her for some time in a Bohemian village, Giovan Gastone yielded to his dislike to his wife and her country, withdrew to France, and ruined his health by his excesses.
	www.1911ency.org /M/ME/MEDICI_FAMILY_.htm (12022 words)

	Hollywood Records \| Queen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Celebrate the glory of Queen at 25 with Hollywood Records' The Crown Jewels, a boxed set featuring Queen's first eight albums.
		The Crown Jewels includes 90 songs in all -- classics like "Keep Yourself Alive," "Killer Queen," "Stone Cold Crazy," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love," "Bicycle Race," "We Are the Champions," "We Will Rock You," "Sheer Heart Attack," "Fat Bottomed Girls," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - and is studded with bonuses.
		There's a special booklet with lyrics, rare photographs, and essays by noted rock historians, plus elements not part of the original CD reissues, such as embossed covers and the famous nude bicycle race poster.
	hollywoodrecords.go.com /bands/queen/crownjewels.html (215 words)

	Celtic and Scottish Jewels
		The front crown and heart held in the hands is almost 3/4 inch long.
		Sterling Crown Earrings with gold wash are understated and elegant.
		Large crest pin with sheild and crown in Florentine textured gold tone measures 2 1/4 inches long.
	www.eclecticala.com /scottish/scottish.htm (2827 words)

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		The castle underwent extensive redevelopment as a royal residence under Charles IV, who commissioned the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral, which was begun in 1344 by builder Matthew of Arras.
		He was succeeded in 1356 by Peter Parler of Schwaebisch Gmuend, who built the St. Wenceslas Chapel, where the Bohemian crown jewels are housed, the high choir with the first net vaulting on the European continent and new decorative vaults for Bohemia's kings and princes.
		The Vladislav hall served as the venue for various royal functions, including coronations, occasional extraordinary sessions of the Bohemian diet and even jousting matches The wooden floor dates to the coronation of Leopold II in 1791; three of the five chandeliers date back to the 16th century.
	www.rferl.org /features/1997/09/F.RU.970903140220.asp (782 words)

	Mini-Guide to Historic Prague
		The other, crowned by a spire, was erected in 15th century and is open to the public in the summer months.
		Many of the Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept in the permanently locked Coronation Chamber.
		He tried on the golden crown and even put it on the head of his son.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/RJWinters/p-guide.htm (7720 words)

	Psychic Dictatorship in the U.S.A. - Hidden Mysteries Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia in May 1939 involved the seizure not only of Jewish-owned art, but also the library of Prague University, the holdings of the Czech National Museum, the palaces of the Schwartzenbergs and Collerdos, and the Lobkowicz collections, which included Flemish painter Breughel's masterpiece, Hay Harvest.
		The best of this loot was shipped to Germany, as were the Habsburg crown regalia from Vienna and the Bohemian crown jewels from Prague.
		A rare exception were the Hungarian crown jewels, found in a German salt mine as WW II wound down, returned in 1978 by order of President Jimmy Carter.
	www.hiddenmysteries.com /item400/item426.html (2205 words)

	Monarchy @ KingSized.com (King Sized) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In an absolute monarchy, the Monarch has power over every aspect of the state, and a constitution may be granted or withdrawn, while a constitutional monarch is subject to it as well as any citizen (though it may grant him such priviliges as inviolability).
		The most famous example of this was general Napoleon Bonaparte who created himself Emperor of France (formerly a kingdom) after legally assuming political control of the French Republic as First Consul for life; a blatant imitation of his empire was that of Bokassa I in the very poor Central African Empire.
		Also, Yuan Shikai crowned himself emperor of the short-lived "Empire of China", after Republic of China was founded the few years ago.
	www.kingsized.com (3436 words)

	Prague Attractions - Prague Travel Guide - CzechRepublic
		The Royal Apartments and Vladislav Hall, where Bohemian knights once jousted, kings were throned and presidents are sworn into office, can be visited, as well as the little chapel next door.
		The Coronation Chamber houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels and the Crypt is where most of the Kings and Queens of Bohemia have their final place of rest.
		The southern entrance to the cathedral, the Golden Gate, is decorated with a richly gilded coloured mosaic representing the Last Judgement, dated from 1370, and it is one of the artistic treasures found in the Castle District.
	www.wordtravels.com /Cities/CzechRepublic/Prague/Attractions (1379 words)

	Amazon.com: The Crown Jewels: Music: Queen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Commemorating the operatic British band's 25th anniversary, The Crown Jewels boxes Queen's first eight albums, remastered and boasting bonus artwork, liner notes, and a reproduction of the infamous "Fat Bottomed Girls" bicycle poster.
		Some fans have described a lot of the tracks as quirky (whatever that means), but the album remains a true classic in rock and roll.
		From their early days as a band right up to their disbanding, Queen was one of the greatest classic rock bands of all time.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000DMUL?v=glance (2452 words)

	Welcome to Towne & Country Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		See the Royal Chambers, the largest and most impressive exhibition, restored in their original Renaissance and Baroque style and the most valuable items - the magnificent 16th century Flemish tapestries, probably the largest collection of its kind in Europe.
		After six centuries in foreign hands — Bohemian, Austrian, and Prussian — Wroclaw only returned to Poland in the aftermath of WW Its history has left these different cultural layers overlapping each other, forming an interesting architectural mosaic.
		This afternoon a visit to the National Museum to see the Crown Jewels and a fine art collection.
	www.towneandcountrytours.com /opera.htm (2497 words)

	Carolina Crown Faculty
		The Bohemian lifestyle has long fascinated those living within the standard boundaries of society, for the true devotee lives outside those imaginary boundaries, unrestricted by convention and following a roadmap of their own drawing.
		The movement has attracted bold young artists, musicians, poets and intellects for which poverty has meant freedom over the lure of material goods and demands of a 9-to-5 existence.
		As the piece itself proclaims, “Nothing really matters, any way the wind blows” And so we enter the transcendental realm of the Bohemian life: The individual rules, that which is irrational is most rational, and only those who are spontaneous and hyper-expressive are regarded as normal.
	www.carolinacrown.org /news/2004Bohemia.htm (245 words)

	Guide and Travel Facts: Prague, the Czech Republic
		For centuries before Czechoslovakia was born, Prague was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia, and as Bohemia rose to a prominent position in Europe (14th century), Prague became a city of architectural glory.
		With the abrogation of segregationist laws in 1848, the ghetto's separate identity dissolved, and by the 19th century it was just another district of the city.
		Vitus Cathedral, located in Hradcany Castle, is the burial place of most of Bohemia's kings (thus, the "Westminster Abbey" of Prague), and it's where the Bohemian crown jewels are kept, including some of the world's largest sapphires.
	www.passports.com /trips/cityfact/cityfact.asp?city=Prague (1911 words)

	Sterling Silver Crown Jewels Cubic Zirconia Pendant
		Sitting elegantly about the neck as if royalty itself, this sterling silver crown jewels cubic zirconia pendant is both exquisite in its design and classy in nature.
		The beaded silver and dancing cubic zirconias make sure that every hint of light is captured and then reflected to show off the crown’s brilliance.
		The piece weighs an fine 8.7 grams with the chain to make this sterling silver crown jewels cubic zirconia pendant a great choice for style.
	www.evesaddiction.com /nlz10144.html (187 words)

	Rago Arts and Auction Center \| Results \| 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Costume jewelry with early plastics, 20th c.: bracelet and necklace of carved green bakelite in brass; celluloid Buddha necklace; Lucite pin and matching ear clips with reverse-carved rose and leaf decoration; unusual charm bracelet; six brightly colored, interchangeable plastic dog heads of assorted breeds, each approx.
		Art Nouveau fruitwood collector's cabinet with carved bell flower crown, carved figural panel, etched glass cabinets, mirrored backsplash and inlaid apron.
		Keith Morrow Martin (1911-1983) three mixed-media works: "Jeweled Figure," ink and gouache drawing on tan paper, 25" x 16"; "Seated Figures," watercolor on paper, 18" x 12"; and a wine bottle painted with a nude figure, 12" x 25".
	www.ragoarts.com /results_2005_09.10.05est.php (7108 words)

	Travel for Kids: Czech Republic
		The Czech Republic is a relatively new European nation, but for centuries this region was known as the kingdoms of Bohemia and Moravia.
		Rich in gold and silver mines, the Bohemian crown jewels, medieval sword and crown of St. Wenceslas, are legendary.
		In the Middle Ages, Prague was the toast of central Europe and center of the Holy Roman Empire.
	www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/Czech_Republic/czechrepublic.htm (239 words)

	Ken Kesey... Further Along
		Kesey never donned the crown and scepter of king or savior, as other sixties gurus did, even though his following was immense and loyal.
		We met Faye and two of their children--maybe Jed and Sunshine--who rolled their eyes and acted bored by the visitors from Tennessee, and it struck me that for a former Merry Prankster, Kesey seemed quite settled into the good old American life.
		Some of them, such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building are elegant, crown jewels of the city.
	www.newmillenniumwritings.com /Issue12/KenKesey.html (6410 words)

	Prague Travel Guide -
		The overly ornate Baroque tomb of St John of Nepomuk, was the work of the Jesuits intent on promoting this martyr as the Czech patron saint in opposition to Wenceslas.
		The Coronation Chamber displays the Bohemian crown jewels but is only infrequently open to the public The Crypt is the resting place of most of the Kings and Queens of Bohemia.
		Jiri (St George's Basilica) is a marvel of Romanesque architecture.
	www.explore-prague.com /13/Key_Attractions.html (1274 words)

	Educational travel tour: Bohemian Rhapsody
		Visit the stunning Baroque monastery of Melk, perched high on a bluff overlooking the River Danube.
		Continue along the Danube Valley before heading north into the Czech Republic and the fairy-tale medieval town of Cesky Krumlov Bohemia's undiscovered jewel.
		Images of chivalry and feudal splendor surround you this morning as you tour the great castle of Karlstejn — ancient repository of the Bohemian crown jewels.
	www.passports.com /trips/itin.asp?code=BOH (763 words)

	Sparkling Cubic Zirconia Crown Jewels Ring
		With a royal gleam, this sparkling cubic zirconia crown jewels ring gives off a sense of ultimate class and elegance that’s reserved for royalty.
		The rhodium finished sterling silver shines proudly with its distinct color as it displays the glittering diamond cubic zirconias on the band.
		Weighing a fine 5.8 grams and the ability to change for the occasion, this sparkling cubic zirconia crown jewels ring is regal class at it’s best.
	www.evesaddiction.com /rgz10156.html (200 words)

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		A Day At The Races (The Crown Jewels)
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		Medley: Bohemian Rhapsody / Killer Queen / The March Of The Black Queen (7:52)
	home.epix.net /~dougkepner/music/rock__q_.html (492 words)

	Prague and nearby castles: Karlstejn, Konopiste & Krivoklat (Czech Republic) - World Sites Atlas
		Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava are just two of its most well-known symbols.
		HRADCANY QUARTER: The elongated Prague Castle was the Bohemian royal palace for centuries and now is the Czech president's official residence.
		It features the impressive, Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the country's largest, as well as a basilica, a convent, and other marvels of art and architecture.
	www.sitesatlas.com /Europe/CzechRepublic/Prague.htm (664 words)

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