Apr 10, 2024 · The hunk of metal was initially dismissed, but further examination revealed its true identity: The artifact was a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet, once worn by a cavalry officer …

Mar 24, 2024 · A unique Roman cavalry helmet discovered by amateur archaeologists searching a field more than 20 years ago is being displayed in a museum.

The Crosby Garrett Helmet is a copper alloy Roman cavalry helmet dating from the late 2nd or early 3rd century AD. It was found by an unnamed metal detectorist near Crosby Garrett in …

Mar 25, 2024 · Roman helmet looked like a ‘rusty bucket’ when it was found in UK. Now, it’s restored. An ancient Roman cavalry helmet discovered in 2001 will go on display in the U.K., …

Nov 29, 2024 · Nearly 2,000 years ago a gladiator helmet followed the Roman invasion of Britain to be worn in combat in the arena. At some point it was lost, perhaps even looted from …

Mar 24, 2024 · A unique Roman cavalry helmet discovered by amateur archaeologists searching a field more than 20 years ago is being displayed in a museum.

Apr 3, 2024 · In 2001, excavations unearthed more than 5,500 British and Roman coins, jewelry and animal bones as well as a helmet which would have been worn by a Roman cavalry …

Oct 25, 2024 · The helmet is one of the best-preserved Roman helmets ever found in Britain, providing valuable insights into Roman craftsmanship and artistry. Its discovery has helped …

Mar 30, 2024 · A "bling" Roman helmet found in a Leicestershire field offers a tantalising glimpse into a world in flux, experts have said.

Jan 10, 2012 · It’s one of a very few Roman cavalry helmets ever found in Britain and one of the earliest. It’s also the only Roman helmet found in Britain with most of the silver plating …

Jan 20, 2025 · New research is revealing the remarkable story of one of Britain’s most enigmatic archaeological finds - a Roman gladiator helmet, discovered buried in a field in East Anglia.

Jan 10, 2012 · A rare Roman cavalry helmet dating from Emperor Claudius' invasion of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago was unveiled on Tuesday after painstaking restoration lasting nearly a …

2 days ago · The 1,600-year-old weapon offering found at Løsning Søndermark included around 100 spearheads, swords, lances, chainmail and the fragments of a Roman helmet. The …

6 days ago · Archaeologists Discover a Stash of 1,500-Year-Old Weapons—Including the Only Known Roman Helmet Ever Found in Denmark. The cache included swords, spears, lances …

2 days ago · Fragments of an "exceptionally rare" Roman helmet have been unearthed in Denmark, along with a stash of weapons and an "incredibly valuable" chainmail shirt. ... They …

1 day ago · Fragments of a rare Roman-era helmet and a trove of weapons were found by archaeologists at Løsning Søndermark, Denmark. In the postholes of two houses, researchers …

Jul 21, 2022 · At the British Museum, a silver-gilt Roman helmet of excellent quality and world value found as part of the Hallaton Treasure and ArtFunded in 2007 was returned to its former …

The helmet is believed to date back to Denmark's Late Iron Age. Roman helmets in southern Scandinavia are rare from this period. So far, no similar findings have been made.

1 day ago · An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence.

Aug 1, 2023 · While little air flow or sound could permeate the helmet, it protected shoulders from jabs by the trident of a retiarius. A marble relief fragment dating from the first to third century …