CLEAN : Historian analyses Macron's gelding gift to Xi

The transcript discusses the tradition of giving horses as diplomatic gifts, highlighting their role as symbols of respect and power. It mentions Napoleon's fondness for horses received from Ottoman sultans, particularly a horse named Vizir. The text also explores the cultural significance of gifting geldings, which could be seen as an insult in the past. Today, these traditions are less understood, but the symbolism of horses in politics remains relevant.

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