The Helmet of Salvation (2): Protection for the Senses

After riding his bike, Danny took off his helmet and scratched at his ears. They always itched after rubbing against his bike helmet. “Did you have fun riding your bike?” His mom asked. “Yes.” Danny plopped into a chair. “Did Roman helmets rub against their ears?” “They might have.” His mom opened the library book to the picture of the Roman soldier’s helmet. “Roman helmets had these pieces of metal that protected the sides of the soldiers’ faces. The space over their ears was left open, but...