Ancient Roman sandal unearthed in Bavaria reveals secrets of 2,000-year-old military life Archaeologists in Bavaria, Germany, have unearthed the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman sandal near an ancient military fort in Oberstimm. This remarkable find includes a caliga, a type of heavy-duty sandal worn by Roman legionary soldiers, identified by the hobnails on its sole. These sandals provided essential traction for soldiers on the march and were a standard part of the Roman military uniform. The excavation took place at a civilian settlement located on the outskirts of the Roman fort, which...