The iconic horned Viking helmet is a theatrical invention, not a historical fact.#vikings #history #didyouknow #fact | Intriguing History

141K views · 1.9K reactions | The icon, the legend, our very own Horned Helmet has returned to Leeds after an exciting loan to the Louvre in Paris as part of their 'Figures of the Fool' exhibition. We are thrilled to have him back and know you will be too! #royalarmouries #armsandarmour #armour #tudor #henryviii #museum #history | Royal Armouries | Facebook

Behold the horned helmet of Henry VIII, gifted by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in 1514. It’s perhaps the most recognizable helmet in the world, but if you’re wondering why someone would wear a helmet that’s quite this bizarre, you’re not alone. This headgear has quite a bit of a mystery about it, and the theories behind its design range from it having been based on a depiction of a fool, to it being modeled on Maximilian I himself. There’s quite a lot to unpack here, so settle in for a brief

563K views · 4.8K reactions | The popular image of a Viking with a...