In the crypts of a Lithuanian cathedral, researchers have discovered a trove of royal treasure: crowns, jewelry and a scepter that belonged to several Lithuanian-Polish monarchs from the 15th and 16th ...
A cache of precious metal regalia recently discovered in a Lithuanian cathedral sheds light on medieval royalty.
The Queen was clad in full ceremonial robes as she delivered her speech at Parliament's State Opening. But one thing was missing from her elaborate outfit: the jewel-encrusted Imperial State Crown.