New Find Challenges What We Know About Iconic Sutton Hoo Helmet Since its discovery in 1939, archaeologists have pointed to Sweden as the source of Sutton Hoo's haul. A Danish stamp says otherwise.

Turns out the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet may have Danish roots. A tiny copper stamp found on Tåsinge shares uncanny details with the helmet’s designs. Imagine tracing Anglo-Saxon bling back to a 7th-century Danish workshop. 🛡️🇩🇰 #SuttonHoo #Archaeology #Denmark #AngloSaxonArt

« Beowulf and The Dragon », 1931

by Rockwell Kent (American painter, 1882-1971)
Signed lithograph, illustration from W.E. Leonard’s translation of the old English epic story Beowulf, 1932

#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #rockwellkent #artdeco #anglosaxonart #beowulf