Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered the first-ever Roman-era helmet in the country, providing new insights into history.

This marks the first time an ancient Roman helmet was found in Denmark. According to the press release, the two plates "consist of a neck guard and a decorated cheek guard from a so-called crest ...

An illustration shows the decorated cheek guard's place on a Roman helmet. Vejle Museums Researchers think the cache—buried inside the ruins of two houses—was a “massive weapon sacrifice.” ...

The scans revealed the two plates were actually “the remains of a Roman helmet” from 1,600 years ago, the museum said. One plate functioned as a “neck guard” and the other as a ...