Volunteers were baffled recently when they unearthed not one but two ancient shoes at a historic British site. The discoveries were made at Magna, an Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland, in late May.

Discover the fascinating process of shoe-making from centuries ago! This video explores ancient crafting techniques that are still relevant today. Learn how artisans created footwear using simple ...

Archaeologists excavating a Roman-era fort in northern England have unearthed several enormous ancient leather soles that measure more than 11.8 inches (30 centimeters) long. The finds add to the ...

Archaeologists have unearthed dozens of Roman-era footwear at an ancient fort site in northern England, including several giant leather shoes measuring nearly 12 inches, raising questions about their ...

Archaeologists excavating a playground in Germany unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman soldier’s shoe, ovens and a game piece. Photo from LWL / B. Tremmel For archaeologists in Germany, the worn-out ...

Excavations at the Roman fort Magna in northern England have already yielded three ancient leather shoes, one of which is staggering in size. The team digging through defensive ditches on their way to ...

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