Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the ...

Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the towering soldiers who defended the empire.

The largest leather sole found at the Magna Fort spans about 12.8 inches (32.6 cm) in length. - The Vindolanda Trust An ancient Roman mystery is afoot in the rolling hills of northern Britain.

But the soldiers stationed around Hadrian’s Wall came from all around the far-reaching empire, bringing a wide diversity of physical traits to their settlements, he said.

Latest Videos ... Giant shoes found near Hadrian’s Wall spark mystery around the soldiers of ancient Rome By Kameryn Griesser, CNN Jul 12, 2025 Updated Jul 14, 2025 The Vindolanda Trust via CNN ...

The largest leather sole found at the Magna Fort spans about 12.8 inches (32.6 cm) in length. - The Vindolanda Trust An ancient Roman mystery is afoot in the rolling hills of northern Britain.