The Turkic Roots of Monomakh’s Cap: An Interview with Guzel Valeeva-Suleymanova

Monomakh’s Cap used to crown the Russian tsars. Created in the early fourteenth century, the cap is topped by a simple gold cross, inlaid with precious stones, and trimmed with … Continue reading The Turkic Roots of Monomakh’s Cap: An Interview with Guzel Valeeva-Suleymanova