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Tiny Danish Stamp Reshapes Origins of Sutton Hoo Helmet

Tiny Danish Stamp Reshapes Origins of Sutton Hoo Helmet

A recent discovery on the Danish island of Tåsinge is overturning long-held theories about the origins of the Sutton Hoo helmet, one of the most prized treasures of Anglo-Saxon history. A small metal stamp (“patrice”) found by a metal detectorist bears striking similarities to motifs found on the helmet, suggesting this iconic artifact may have