Episode 381
AWA381 - Did Ancient Soldiers Protect Their Feet?
Ancient Warfare Podcast · The History Network
October 31, 20257m 43s
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Show Notes
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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