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8 ancient Roman shoes of 'exceptional size' discovered at Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. 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.

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Experts baffled by giant shoes found at ancient Roman fort

Experts say they hope that pottery found in the same soil layers as the footwear could help them solve the mystery.

Daily Journal · 2d

Huge Roman shoe discovered near Hadrian’s Wall

A huge Roman shoe measuring almost 13 inches long has been discovered near Hadrian’s Wall. The hefty leather sole measures a whopping 12.8in (32.6cm) from toe to heel and is believed to have been worn by a giant Roman soldier.

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Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into ...

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Enormous Roman ‘puzzle’ reveals rare luxury frescoes, ancient graffiti

Experts in London have spent three months piecing together the shattered remains of Roman artworks, revealing luxurious ...

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Gladiators, Theater & Ancient Roman Entertainment - PBS

Ancient Roman entertainment was more than just bloody gladiator games! ... For instance, acclaimed playwright, Aristophanes, who was known for writing lewd and pointed, ...

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Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital

Archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of London's earliest-known ancient Roman basilica on the site of a planned 32-story skyscraper, right in the heart of what was once known as Londinium.

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