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Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

AWA381 - Did Ancient Soldiers Protect Their Feet?

OCT 31, 20257 MIN
Ancient Warfare Podcast

AWA381 - Did Ancient Soldiers Protect Their Feet?

OCT 31, 20257 MIN

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A listener asks: with Greek and Roman soldiers well-armoured elsewhere, how did they protect the tops of their feet from injury? Murray Dahm explores what ancient sources and archaeology reveal about footwear, armour, and the realities of combat.

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