In today’s episode of Works Not Cited: Open House, I’m taking you on a material culture dive into the lives of the Hawaiian monarchy with a tour of the corner room in Iolani Palace where former queen Lili’uokalani was imprisoned for about eight months in 1895. Listen in to learn about the aesthetic power of Iolani Palace, a brief look into the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, Lili’uokalani’s passion for composition and her famous Queen’s Quilt, and more! I fell down a lot of rabbit holes researching this episode, so if this also sparks your interest in the Hawaiian Kingdom, check out the episode notes for lots of resources to learn more! Tune in on Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Images from Iolani Palace.org; a full view of the corner room where Lili’uokalani was imprisoned, as seen on the virtual tour; Iolani Palace; Queen Lili’uokalani; the Queen being led up the stairs of Iolani upon her arrest; a close-up of the Queen’s quilt.

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