Coronation marks formal investiture of monarch with regal power. First imperial coronation occurred in 457 by Leo I in Constantinople. Roman emperors wore corona radiata as part of imperial cult. Diadem, precursor to crown, adopted by Roman and Byzantine emperors
Ludi were public games for Roman people's entertainment and religious ceremonies. Earliest ludi were horse races in circus, later included animal exhibitions and theatrical performances. Games were held on public holidays, with over 135 days spent during Imperial era
Papyrus was a tall plant that once grew abundantly in Egyptian Delta. Plants reached up to 16 feet tall with brown flowers and fruit. Name 'papyrus' comes from Egyptian 'papuro', meaning 'the royal'
Charlemagne became first Western European emperor in 800. His empire extended from Spain to Saxony and Denmark to Italy. He Christianised pagan Saxons while maintaining military power
Born in 1258 to Ertugrul Bey and Halime Hatun. Grew up surrounded by leadership teachings of previous sultans. Rose to power after father's death, consolidating Anatolian Turkish tribes