Historians love pointing out that medieval Scandinavian warriors never had horns on their hats. But other historical figures did, from the Bronze Age to the Tudor court.
Henry VIII's Helmut that you show is the coolest I've seen. It is also interesting that it was a gift from Maximilian I... I mean, maybe he just didn't like it and wanted it out of the house (castle)? It would scare the Bejesus out of the neighbours if I wore that when I was out emptying the trash!
Great newsletter! The line "The so-called ‘QAnon shaman’ - real name Jake Angeli; real occupation, total jackass; real location, jail" was mega lols.
HA! short and sweet. I do appreciate the artistry involved in the various headdresses over the ages. I will make sure I annoy the hell out of anyone that claims Vikings wore horned-helmets. That's how I roll :o
So interesting. We are being shortchanged as our governmental drama queens and frustrared mock kings pay little attention to reality!I believe we will never again hear anything like truth again. Drama reigns
So were you able to listen to Aussie Rules with your spiffy cap? Great piece. As they say in Texas while giving the BS sign with there fingers, "hook 'em Horns" It's a grid Iron thing. I love getting these emails!
Thanks Dan. How accurate do you think (in terms of costume and theme) the series ‘Vikings’ is? It’s enormous fun whatever the answer, I’m watching it again (when I’m not reading Powers & Thrones naturally)
Assassin's Creed Valhalla doesn't have horned helmets. It has Werewolves though. That's a story for another time.
I'll take your horned radio listening and raise you my slightly horned woolly hat, whilst feeding the birds.
Henry VIII's Helmut that you show is the coolest I've seen. It is also interesting that it was a gift from Maximilian I... I mean, maybe he just didn't like it and wanted it out of the house (castle)? It would scare the Bejesus out of the neighbours if I wore that when I was out emptying the trash!
Great newsletter! The line "The so-called ‘QAnon shaman’ - real name Jake Angeli; real occupation, total jackass; real location, jail" was mega lols.
HA! short and sweet. I do appreciate the artistry involved in the various headdresses over the ages. I will make sure I annoy the hell out of anyone that claims Vikings wore horned-helmets. That's how I roll :o
So interesting. We are being shortchanged as our governmental drama queens and frustrared mock kings pay little attention to reality!I believe we will never again hear anything like truth again. Drama reigns
Got a fright when I scrolled down to the last helmet đŸ˜…
So were you able to listen to Aussie Rules with your spiffy cap? Great piece. As they say in Texas while giving the BS sign with there fingers, "hook 'em Horns" It's a grid Iron thing. I love getting these emails!
Another great newsletter.many thanks!
Thanks Dan. How accurate do you think (in terms of costume and theme) the series ‘Vikings’ is? It’s enormous fun whatever the answer, I’m watching it again (when I’m not reading Powers & Thrones naturally)
I had no idea anyone in history actually wore a horned helmet! Some of the ones pictured remind me of Marvel's Loki helmet.
I read the exact same article and thought Hagar the Horrible would disagree. đŸ˜‚