You know that a story is important when the folks at National Geographic pick it up.
And so, this old emperor comes, somewhat belatedly, to the sorry tale of the Crosby Garrett helmet. By now, you've probably read all about it elsewhere.
And if there were any justice in the land, you would be able to view it, right now, in Tullie House Museum.
But it seems that there isn't. And you can't. But, if nothing else, the whole sorry affair should prompt English law-makers to revise their Treasure Act (1996), which considers only precious gold and silver to be worthy of note, and failed to protect this exquisite helmet because it is made of base metal.
Some press coverage:
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