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 ...

Of the incredible riches found at the site, the most impressive of all is the Sutton Hoo helmet; considered one of the greatest treasures of the Anglo-Saxon world. Until now, archaeologists ...

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 ...

Peter Pentz, a curator at the National Museum of Denmark, sees many similarites between the stamp and the Sutton Hoo helmet. John Fhær Engedal Nissen / The National Museum of Denmark Two years ...

open image in gallery Sutton Hoo helmet (The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license)) “The Sutton Hoo helmet is iconic worldwide. It is a national treasure for the British on a ...

The 2 x 1.6 inch artifact was passed onto Peter Pentz, a Viking specialist at the museum, who found its motif bore a striking similarity to those found on the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet. These ...

Horseback-riding warrior The Sutton Hoo helmet is a curious mixture of Northern European and Roman styles.It was rebuilt from hundreds of fragments found at the Sutton Hoo site, which also yielded ...

TÅSINGE, DENMARK—A statement released by the National Museum of Denmark suggests that the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet may have its origins in Denmark, and not Sweden, as previously thought.

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 ...