Roman remains

Foolish or not, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I went to view the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet,  currently on loan to Tullie House in Carlisle.  Some of the 15,000 other visitors had spoken of a wealth of reactions: a spiritual connection with the mask, an overwhelming resonance of history, a profound awareness of its beauty. So, you may be surprised to discover that my own reaction was...... absolutely nothing!  .  It was a beautifully crafted piece of armour that had survived millennia in excellent condition but I felt no connection in any way.  Clearly I’m a soulless character