If you want to be a monarch, you need three things: ultimate power over your domain, a brilliant gold crown to impress the peasantry, and the best seat in the palace. The idea of giving the most important person in a given space a special place to sit is near-universal. Many ancient civilizations placed their rulers, priests and gods on thrones. They became so synonymous with royalty that “the throne” is a byword for monarchy itself. Let’s take a closer look at 10 fabulous royal thrones from history. I’ve selected this list based on their fame, historic importance, beauty, and their fascinating stories. They span the globe and history. So find a comfortable seat, as we examine where ancient and modern monarchs rested their behinds. 1. Throne of Knossos, 1400s BCE2. Golden Throne of Tutankhamun, 1323 BCE3. Throne of Charlemagne, 790s4. Chair of Saint Peter, 8755. St. Edward’s Chair, 12966. Throne of Montezuma, 15077. Peacock Throne of the Mugal Empire, 16358. Coronation Chair of Denmark, 1662 9. Golden Stool of the Asante, 170110. Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan, 1912Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History!Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholidayFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatimePlease consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes!Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug MaxwellMusic: Belissimo by Doug Maxwell#HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHolidayPlease contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices