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It is fascinating how the crown is a universal symbol of authority and power, almost all cultures had coronation ceremonies despite some of them never having had contact with the rest of the world. (lemmy.world)

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[-] CookieJarObserver@feddit.de 21 points 1 year ago

I know this is probably a joke, but Crowns have been around for longer than Britain.

[-] 0uterzenith@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

yeah I know, crowns have been there since prehistoric times. I guess it's just the easiest way to signify authority.

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