Archaeologists have unearthed a unique grave of a Roman soldier “from year 0” in the Netherlands, shedding light on the ancient civilisation’s presence in the region. The 2,000-year-old ...

At the playground, archaeologists found several ancient Roman waste pits, including one with shoe fragments, officials said. A Roman soldier likely threw away the worn-out shoe about 2,000 years ago.

Archaeologists excavating a playground in Germany unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman soldier’s shoe, ovens and a game piece. Photo from LWL / B. Tremmel For archaeologists in Germany, the worn-out ...

Rare Roman sandal discovered in Germany, officials say. Fitted with iron nails, it dates back 2,000 years and was likely worn by a soldier.

“Within the context of Roman acts of war, there are no comparable finds of fighters,” dig leader Michaela Binder added on April 4 in Arkeonews. Vindabona was abandoned to the Huns in 433 CE.

A wood and leather shield dating to around A.D. 250 is one of only a few complete Roman scuta ever found. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...