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A discovery by a metal detectorist in Denmark has raised questions about the origins of the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet, thought for decades to have links to Sweden. The detectorist found a small ...
But not everyone is convinced the stamp proves a link between the Sutton Hoo helmet and Denmark, per BBC News. It’s possible the stamp originated somewhere else and then was transported to ...
An ancient stamp unearthed by a metal detectorist suggests the Sutton Hoo was actually made in Denmark, and not Sweden as previously thought. The Anglo-Saxon helmet, dated to the 7th century ...
But, if the Sutton Hoo helmet really did come from Denmark rather than Sweden, it stands to upend what historians believe about the balance of power in seventh-century Europe. The researchers ...
Take a look below at these Anglo-Saxon treasures. Pieces of this helmet were found at Sutton Hoo. They have been placed together and reconstructed in this photo. There are boars' heads on the ...
The Sutton Hoo Helmet is one of the most important Anglo Saxon finds of all time. It was buried in the grave of a warrior chieftain. Alongside it were a vast array of weaponry and a 27-metre-long ...
The famous Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo helmet from about 625 CE, part of the British Museum collection. Photo: Elissa Blake/University of Sydney Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for ...