H) Helmets To have...or not ..to have ? 

It has been a joy watching Cornelius grow and become such a wonderful Viking camper.

Another AWESOME upload from our FAVOURITE NORSEMAN 👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍 Much love from your friends in Wales UK Ritchie veteran and Raven xxxx

Thank you so much once again for allowing me to join you both,,,, 🐶,, how I wish I could actually be there with you,, I will always think of Vikings charging into battles with helmets with horns on,, it's so much more fun,, 😂,, Very best wishes my friends, from a very wet and rainy England,,, ☔😍🐶

Thanks for having me join you and Cornelius in Cimbrer camp, always a pleasure. Horns on helmets was something I always thought as a given with the Vikings, of course I learned something today. Just my perception of watching too many non authentic Viking movies I suspect. Nice fire, special coffee😉and good time, thanks Tom. See you soon.

I think Cornelius needs a small helmet with horns. As always, my wife and I enjoy your informative videos.

Hey Tom, good to see your still out there enjoying life. Your looking well buddy. Always good to hear your stories, I do watch your films now and again. Take care my friend. Skal!! 🍺

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I love the opening of the video where you burst through the doors of Cimbrer Camp with the horned helmet in, lol! Very funny. From my understanding, and I am no expert, it’s thought that some of the horned images are as you said representations of Odin 16:37 and the “horns” are actually Hugnin (sp.?) and Munin. It’s speculated that these few depictions of horned individuals represent a ritual or spiritual communication going on. I certainly agree that horned helmets would be impractical in battles and that probably only the wealthy could afford helmets (swords too). Loved seeing you make your coffee and enjoy Cimbrer Camp with Cornelius! Until next time, skål, my friend.

I still think the chimney pipe was better than that vent alone. You could get warm w/o worrying about smoke.

Always a great time, love the pipe.

Brilliant video Tom! I always enjoy learning something new with you and Cornelius at Cimbrer Camp. Be well my friend until we see you both again!!

Thank you for the warm afternoon before a crackling fire. Cornelius nice haircut !! Stay safe you guys.

Thanks Tom for this educational information about helmets and viking history. Tons of love to Cornelius and take care in this cold days there in Denmark. Greetings from Chile.😊

Thank you my friend for explaining. Good to see you and Cornelius again!

Very Interesting History Shared Here Thanks For This Tom ! Had A Coffee With You ! Hugs For Lil Cornelius ! ATB T God Bless

That was very cute Cornelius a little bandits pawing at you does that mean he wants to be petted😊 always good to see you Tom in your videos take care of yourself and Happy spring 🌱🌼🔥👍🤗🐕

The warmth of spring will come soon enough dear Tom & Cornelius. It always looks cozy in the cabin!😊

So relaxing to watch...

Thanks for the info about the helmets, Tom. I would rather put my trust in you than in Hollywood or any others "artistic licence" interpretation! Please keep your videos coming. Your passion is alive! 🙏👍✌️🇬🇧🐾❤️

Hi Tom! Very interesting speaking about viking helmets. Everyone things in a horned helmet when speak about vikings, it is the true. Nice to drink a cup of coffee together and Cornelius in your cozy shelter. In Spain the spring is coming too bit a bit. A pleasure to see you again my friend. A friendly hug for you and Cornelius.

Right on Tom! I've been hearing and seeing lately about some new evidence that has been unearthed recently regarding Vikings visiting Nova Scotia during the Viking age. We know they were in Newfoundland at Lanse aux Meadows, so it makes perfect sense to me that they would have traveled a bit further south to Nova Scotia. Maybe a Viking connection to the Oak Island mystery as well. All the best Tom and I will see you on the next one!

I saw you try your best to hide a smile in the beginning when you jumped out in the horned helmet, tee hee. 🤭 Thanks so much for yet another well-done video, Tom! Oh, and very nice beeswax candle at 6:28. 🧡

Tom and Cornelius, thanks for the history lesson. Good to see you both. All the best and cheers.😉

All very interesting. I love your helmet, great to see you at Cimbrer camp. 👍🏻

Your cinematography skills are great 👍

Perfect day to spend at Cimbrer Camp! Great info about Viking helmets, too! You make such beautiful relaxing videos. And it’s always so nice to see Cornelius out there with you!!😁 Oh yeah! And that pipe is gorgeous!

Hi, Tom! Great to see you out again. Always, loved your viking camp.

The few horned helmets there were worn, was for ceremonial purposes only. Horned helmets are impractical in actual combat as the whole purpose of the shape of the helmet is to deflect the attacks, with horns it only gives something for the sword, axe or mace to hook on to and make more damage to the defender than protection.

Hey Tom, Nice Video and a very cool pipe! 😎 Beautiful! Happy puffing my friend! 🍂🔥💨 Markus 🙋🏼‍♂️

Always willing to listen to your wisdom Tom,

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Finally get to watch one of your wonderful videos as soon as it drops. Much love from the states!

I have a plastic helmet w/ horns and fake fur trim. Used it for my Halloween costume.

Tom, I love learning about the Viking culture. I always thought the helmets had horns and didn’t realize it was inconclusive. Thank you for the video.

Loved the part where you busted threw the doors with the horn’s helmet 😂

Wonderful video! Interesting bit of Viking history as well. Thanks to you and Cornelius for sharing!

I like how you customized your helmet….has a more authentic look to it! Cimbrer camp looks pretty cozy on a cold spring day! Great seeing you and Cornelius out enjoying the day!

Back during the Renaissance era of the Victorian Age, the revival of Norse Lore begat Wagner's Ring opera. Characters in the dramatization in the opera wore horned helmets and the horned helmet rage began. Archaeological evidence was created to verify it's authenticity and the ruse was bought and paid for. The Celts had ritual horned bronze helmets, but it was proven to be ineffective for battle. I also noticed your quick grin when you jumped out of the cabin with the helmet on. Always good to see you and Cornelius on Sunnastag! Great video! Skal

It is still cold were I am as well little snow and windy, always like this before our rainy Season. Thinking about Horned Helmets and If there were any, like you said someone of high standard and I think for Ceremonial purposes like burials or maybe a Priest during sacrifice to the gods or safe journey at sea. I enjoyed this little video. Stay warm!

Another great adventure with history

Was very impressed with the pipe - thought it was Erik Nording - happy to see an artisan maker getting some recognition 👍 Great video as always.

I didn’t know that about salt and coffee! ☕️ I must try that! The pipe looked very enjoyable; I uave always enjoyed the smell of a good pipe ❤

Only a Viking would tell me he is warm and cozy when I can see his breath! Lol🤗 I like your new helmet. I hope the spring comes soon where you are🤗❤️🐝

Vous nous gratifiez encore d’une merveilleuse vidéo. Merci beaucoup Tom!

Hello Tom, Great to see the new Adventure with you & Cornelius. It is allways a pleasure to meet you in Cimbrer Camp. I like your information about the Vikings, how they live and what gear they use.

Sorry for the late reply RU-vid isnt giving me any notifications🔔 i redid the bell again so hopefully it should be ok but its happening on other channels i watch also. Anyway, great informative video on the topic of the Viking helmet i agree with your hypothesis about it. Good to see you having a smoke of the pipe i enjoy the Peterson's spigot its from Ireland🍀 it makes for a great smoke... Which reminds me of a poem... Entitled Smoke rings from my pipe.... All the long day’s weariness is done I’m free at last to do just as I will Take out my pipe, admire the setting sun Practice the art of simply sitting still Thank God I have this briar bowl to fill, I leave the world with all its hopeless hype, Its pressures, and its ever-ringing till, And let it go in smoke rings from my pipe The hustle and the bustle, these I shun The tasks that trouble and the cares that kill, The false idea that there’s a race to run, The pushing of that weary stone uphill, The wretched i-phone’s all-insistent trill, Whingers and whiners, each with their own gripe, I pack them in tobacco leaves until They’re blown away in smoke rings from my pipe And then at last my real work is begun, My chance to chant, to exercise the skill Of summoning the muses, one by one, To meet me in their temple, touch my quill ( I have a pen but quills are better still) And when the soul is full, the time is ripe Kindle the fire of poetry that will Breathe and expand like smoke-rings from my pipe Prince I have done with grinding at the mill, These petty-pelting tyrants aren’t my type, So lift me up and set me on a hill, A free man blowing smoke rings from his pipe.

Nice to see you two again..

Tom, I see your fire burning, both doors are open and the window behind you is open, the warm air is leaving the warm wood exhaust gas, so it can't get Cimbrer Camp warm at all. Tom, there is a double pipe as a chimney pipe, works like a heat exchanger, the warm used exhaust gas flows in the inner pipe from the Cimbrer Camp to the outside through the chimney, warming the fire with unused fresh air that flows into the Cimbrer Camp through the outer pipe, the window remains closed.

Tom…it’s hard to appear Ferocious…when you have a Lovable little Partner, like Cornelius at your side!

Thank you, a very good chat on helmets and they where very tome consuming to make. thank's Tom.

Tom, ty for the Great video, and the information that you gave us on the Viking helmets.

Absolutely delightful video Tom. Thank you🙏😎👌

Hoi Tom, thanks for that meanful video again! In my region I've found metal peaces from the late middle age. In Zurich, Switzerland where the Normans has also been. Even villages are named by the Nordic nomads. That's super interesting. See you soon again my friend!

Hi Tom, nice talk from the camp! Greetings to you Tom and Cornelius! Good health and good luck! Cheers Skål 🍻👍🐕🌲🔥

Nice one Tom I would Imagine that helmets were only used by high ranking warriors based on the fact Iron was very very rare and expensive 🤔

Hello Tom, thank you for the informative video! Greetings Walter 👍🏻

thanks Tom great as always take care Ric

Hej Tom and Mr. Cornelius🐕 I never get tired of your Viking series. Always fun and interesting. Love the new helmet from Grimfrost. The worn look you gave it really looks cool. Pas pa dig selv my friend and stay strong 💪

thanks for your show i enjoy it very much

That was interesting! So only one viking helmet has ever been found? I guess for all we know that may be a rare design? And there seems to be a lot of suggestions in artwork that some may have had horns. Vikings were definitely very artistic. Love those Celtic helmets. Great video Tom!

Fascinating information Tom. Thanks for your hard work in researching and.presentng.

Thanks for another interesting video Tom!

Good to see you and Cornelius at your camp. Viking helmets Interesting topic. Are there very many active archeological digs going on looking for artifacts? Tom, hope you and Cornelius have a good week. Take care.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

Wonderful video brother! Love the video ❤

Hej Tom! I love the style of helmet u have! I think that paired with the chain mail over the lower face and neck makes a scary figure, plus a good Dane axe of course! I am of the opinion too that horns were for drinking mead and ceremony. Keep up the good work! Skål bror

Very nice video. I enjoyed it very much.

Thanks for the video -I think it would be awkward to have horns on a helmet and how would you make them stay on so I agree that the no horn theory is absolutely correct ! again great video-time to make the coffee ! ! SKOAL !

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Tom, much enjoyed vid. Interesting on the helmets. If they did wesr horned helmets when killed in action the next in line may have hot it. It is common symbol of leadership. I'm sure not all had them to begin with. I tell you about a dream someday and then years later the reality of it. All good. We had snow this week as well. Winter doesn't totally let go til 1st of May or so. Cornellius is looking good. Widh I could grow my hair back out like that. Haha. Hey be safe and see you next time..

It’s like cornielous is actually looking at the camera lense , he’s very switched on hay , so cute patting your leg with his poor , saying pat me back , please 🙏

Again a top video Tom❤

well Tom it's another wonderful day at Cimbrer camp with you and Cornelius and sitting here having coffee with you. the vikings were probably the most feared warriors in history and maybe they had the horns on the helmet and maybe not but you got to admit, those horned helmets looked pretty awesome in the artwork of vikings and added to they're reputation but yes the horns would probably not be a good thing in battle. less chance of a glancing blow to the head. Dwayne

Enhorabuena por tus videos y hay algo que coincidimos y es el fumar en pipa, con buenos tabacos.. buenos humos!!!

We should thank Norway for the origin of Viking era that later spread to copy-cay nations in scandinavia.

Excellent historical synopsys of that particular piece of armor. Good sound information watching your Channel! Question: Do you know if the design of the helmet was influenced at all by the Romans? Your ancestors traded all over Europe and even deep into Eastern Europe during the Early Middle Ages... I was just curious if the design was indigenous to the Nordic region or if there was some influence from other cultures. You can definitely see Roman influence of armor in Saxon design and Norman design, but the helmets you displayed seem distinct and unique - if anything they seem to be reminiscent of Spartan design, although probably not likely. Thanks.

Tom.. is Cornelius a schnauzer? We desperately want one here in Canada. Thank you so much for being you ❤

Thanks for the video, thanks for the info on the helmets. now Cornelius, see your stick, it got burnt, that is what you get for stealing the steak about a year ago LOL. have a great week.

I figured a horned helm would be cumbersome when worn on a ship. Might get tangled in the rigging. They just look not good? ;)

I'm sure man has decorated his armour in just about every possible and impossible way through the course of history. Look at the 'Winged Hussars'.

having done some blacksmithing, i would hazard to think that many of the helms and such would have been just forge black. cleaned with sand or a cloth to get the soot off.

Tom, do you leave coffee and a few supplies at the camp?

Of course, if the helmets were all rusty, that could explain why so few helmets survived, and why the rich added panels of silver/gold decoration. On the other hand, I don't think they would be completely rusty as they could protect them with grease, but they would certainly be tarnished and not shiny and polished.

There is a piece of horse harness found in Sweden that show the Viksø helmets being worn. I always look at other cultures when thinking about things within my own or another culture. The Native Americans certainly wore head dresses with Buffalo horns, so it's not impossible that for ritual purposes or just to scare the enemy Vikings had these 'hats' or helmets. The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, we're on the same page with that thought.

I can't help but wonder if vikings would do something to treat their helmets to prevent corrosion. I'm virtually certain they would put some type of tallow on their blades to prevent rust. These were expensive belongings to a viking, and they probably had pride in ownership.

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Hi Tom, great video as always. I have to say I think you're wrong about the finish on metal helmets. Although the vikings probably would not have obsessively polished them I do not thing they would have been allowed to rust. A rusty helmet is a compromised helmet in terms of structural integrity and as the only thing that's protecting your head from an axe, you really don't want that. Warriors and soldiers of every era are and were taught and expected to look after their equipment. All it would really take to protect a steel or iron helmet from rust is a regular light coating of beeswax or tallow.

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I would have to believe that a helmet would be a valuable piece of gear and they would want to protect it from rust that would degrade it (just like a sword). I would have coated it with oil or tallow and heated it over a fire to polymerize the fat to produce a protective covering and temper the metal (heat to about 400°F) It would become black and non-reflective.

tom, cornelius love the video horns on helmets my tinking is if a viking was swinging a sword or axe the horns would get in the way till next time🐉🐕

Thanks Tom as always. 🎸🔪

I think Tom is just making a short visit and coffee so not worth setting up a chimney (which he has done many times before) cornilious has fur and Tom has wool ..👍🏕

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Of course it's cold it wouldn't be Scandinavian if not haha, You know people so love the horns on helmets, I looks cool, did the go I to battle with horns on probably. Not, but probability is not the last word or fact, However , maybe before battle, by the king or leader, , ceremonies I would say probably yes , it's an impressive sight, that's why people like to see it and the idea still prevails, Although the bronze age helmets are something different, with opening at the end and no pointed tip, I would consider they were not representing a weapon or an aggressive pose, And therefore a real mistery,

Didn’t opera performers start it?? Performing composers like Wagner? I think I read that somewhere.

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winter is over. good luck

Bro.. what about the the most important find.. youu missed that? The vendel helmets from Sweden? The most well preserved and decorated helmets from the vendeltimes. Dated to 700 AD, 95 years BEFORE the viking age.

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The horns on the relief carvings seem exaggerated and are only worn by one character: perhaps such helmets were only used for religious purposes.