And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Monday, January 6, 2020
Ancient Greek Helmets from Classical Period, Olympia Museum
Who would have thought that this many still existed?
More than the Iron and Steel helms of the Roundheads I'd imagine. Buried in the ground, either on a battlefield or grave, one will survive the centuries.
Shine up those bronze babies, then you'd have something!
ReplyDeleteThat is an unexpected picture!
ReplyDeleteTried and true helmet design
ReplyDeleteMore than the Iron and Steel helms of the Roundheads I'd imagine. Buried in the ground, either on a battlefield or grave, one will survive the centuries.
ReplyDeleteno iron, no rust. just the green bronze patina which actually hardens the surface.
ReplyDeleteON the Olympia mount. They are offerings to the gods for success in the Olympics or in Battle. Common thing done in those days.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS SPARTA !!!
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