Episode 411
The Civic Crown
Learn more about the wreath worn on the head of Roman Emperors
Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
August 21, 20219m 42s
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Show Notes
If you’ve ever seen a sculpture or an ancient coin of a Roman Emperor, you probably have noticed that they were wearing a wreath on their head.
That wreath, however, doesn’t mean what you probably think it means. It actually had a specific meaning which predated the imperial age, and the reason why emperors wore it all has to do with a single person.
Learn more about the Civic Crown, also known as the Corona Civica, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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