Historian and host of the Gone Medieval podcast Matt Lewis ranks the most famous helmets from the medieval period. From the Great Helm to Sutton Hoo, Matt scores each helmet on protection, comfort, and visibility. Disagree with him? Let us know in the comment section below. 00:00 Intro 0:55 Viking 01:21 Spangenhelm 03:38 Sutton Hoo 05:54 Kettle Hat 08:07 Norman Helm 10:30 Great Helm 12:49 Pig Faced Bascinet 14:48 Barbute 16:41 Sallet 18:17 Closed Helm 19:56 Frog Mouth Helm 21:38 Morion 23:24 Horned Helm of Henry VIII 24:37 Outro Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024 #medievalhistory #ranking #tierlist