732K views · 7.7K reactions | A life was taken on this block of wood. Explore the grisly history of the executioner’s block, held at the Tower of London. | Dr Owen Emmerson - Historian | Facebook

57K views · 227 reactions | Where metal meets myth ⚔️ The Executioner’s sword in Turandot carries the weight of the opera’s rituals - a quiet force at the centre of its most perilous moments. Step inside the armoury to see how this striking object was brought to life and how our skilled armoury team balances authenticity, craft and the demands of the stage. #Turandot #TheRoyalOpera #Opera #BehindTheScenes #Armoury #RoyalBalletAndOpera | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook