This bespectacled, demon-faced “Horned Helmet” was presented to Henry VIII by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in 1514 (along, tragically, with the rest of a now-lost suit of armor).

King Henry VIII left IMPOTENT after suffering brain injury similar to ... had two major head injuries during his 30s including an horrific situation when a lance penetrated the visor of his helmet.

Henry had long-embraced rough sports — particularly jousting — and had been involved in several accidents. In 1524, the monarch failed to lower the visor on his helmet while competing and was ...

When King Henry VIII took the crown in 1509 at the age of 17, members of his court noted he was a scholar and an athlete. He was thoughtful, wise and considerate. But when he died in 1547, many feared ...