I can’t help think of the fact that in many European countries calling someone ‘horned’ (cornuto) means that his wife is cheating on him. Questionable gift.
Aye, Shwmae!
Why golden glasses frames ?
Today you learned that the horned helmet commissioned in 1511 by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I as a gift for King Henry VIII **WHAT!?**
“Thanks Max! I’ve always wanted to look like I’m doing a short-sighted shit on the battlefield”.
I always wondered if things like this were more for the craftsmanship, skill and detail rather than being practical. Like an expensive oddity you’d show off and comment on how gifted the makers were.
I’ve seen this in Leeds, the museum has an awesome collection of artefacts and is free to enter.
If you remove the horns it looks very Semitic
It’s like that awful scratchy sweater that someone gives you as a present that you instantly know you have literally zero intention of ever wearing.
Scariest nerd ever
In 1511 (two years after coronation) Henry VIII joined Holy League which included HRE.
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“Um, thanks, I guess?”
Some more info for those interested:
https://royalarmouries.org/stories/our-collection/the-horned-helmet/
Dark Souls reference
I can’t help think of the fact that in many European countries calling someone ‘horned’ (cornuto) means that his wife is cheating on him. Questionable gift.
Aye, Shwmae!
Why golden glasses frames ?
Today you learned that the horned helmet commissioned in 1511 by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I as a gift for King Henry VIII **WHAT!?**
“Thanks Max! I’ve always wanted to look like I’m doing a short-sighted shit on the battlefield”.
I always wondered if things like this were more for the craftsmanship, skill and detail rather than being practical. Like an expensive oddity you’d show off and comment on how gifted the makers were.
I’ve seen this in Leeds, the museum has an awesome collection of artefacts and is free to enter.
If you remove the horns it looks very Semitic
It’s like that awful scratchy sweater that someone gives you as a present that you instantly know you have literally zero intention of ever wearing.
Scariest nerd ever
In 1511 (two years after coronation) Henry VIII joined Holy League which included HRE.