Verkkoone of history’s greatest downfalls is its asymmetry of acclaim, catapulting some figures into legend status while leaving others, even those of great cultural contribution, behind as mere footnotes. Today, we turn to five such unsung. Verkkothe next time you read an account of a famous medieval battle or admire a coat of arms, take a moment to remember the heralds.

We frequently hear the term β€œunsung hero” and apply various meanings.