StoryNote logo

What do we know about the tradition of monarchs wearing crowns? Did historical sources leave any clues as to why a crown would eventually become the object of choice to symbolize rulership?

by /u/Steinger in /r/AskHistorians

Upvotes: 1225

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.