Did Ancient Soldiers Protect Their Feet?
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Did Ancient Soldiers Protect Their Feet?

7:43 Oct 31, 2025
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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.   Join us on Patreon patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast  
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