In 2010, a metal detectorist thought he had found scrap metal, but the fragments became a 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmet
Published on: May 24, 2026, 2:50 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Science News: An amateur metal detectorist unearthed a rare two-thousand-year-old Roman helmet known as the Crosby Garrett Helmet in 2010, altering historical perceptions of Roman military artifacts. This ceremonial piece, adorned with a lifelike face-mask and a mythological gryphon, highlights the importance of amateur archaeology while raising questions about the recovery process of historical artifacts.
