How does a flat sheet of bronze transform into a helmet fit for a Gladiator from 2000 years ago? This reconstruction of the Hawkedon Helmet – the only known gladiator helmet ever found in Britain – includes various techniques that would have been available to ancient Roman metalworkers. The process is mesmerising and literally bangs! Fans of loud #ASMR will want to have their sound on for this one. Watch the full video on YouTube – https://tinyurl.com/3cbpde6w | British Museum

A gladiator's helmet had many purposes, some of which may not be immediately obvious... If you want to see *real* gladiator helmets, don't miss Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, in Leeds until the 2nd November. Book now:https://bit.ly/4jTf66e #royalarmouries #gladiators #romanempire #ancientrome #history #museum | Royal Armouries