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Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old Roman military sandals in Germany with nails for traction

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman sandal near an ancient military fort in Oberstimm, Germany. The highly rare find provides a unique glimpse into the military equipment used by the ...
Gizmodo

1,600-Year-Old Depiction of Roman Flip-Flops Look So Real It Makes You Want to Wear Them

The ancient estate of Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily is known for featuring some of the most beautiful examples of Roman mosaics preserved in their original location. As if the site wasn’t already ...
Miami Herald

Roman artifact made with nails — likely worn by soldier — found in Germany, photos show

The remains of a Roman sandal were recently discovered in Germany, officials said. Fitted with iron nails, they were likely worn by a soldier some 2,000 years ago. Image from the Bavarian State Office ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Archaeologists Are Investigating an Ancient Mosaic Depicting Sandals That Look Strangely Like Modern Flip-Flops

The flip-flop mosaic decorated the floor of a cold pool room in the villa's bath complex. Parco Archeologico di Morgantina e Villa Romana del Casale In the ruins of an ancient Roman villa in Italy, ...
Popular Mechanics

Archaeologists Found a 1,600-Year-Old Roman Mosaic of Flip-Flops. They Look Weirdly Trendy.

A famed Roman villa offers a surprising find of a flip-flop-like sandal shown in ancient mosaics. Archaeologists continue to excavate what was once a luxurious residence in Sicily, Italy. The ...