Unearthing Vindolanda: Footwear from the Edge of the Roman Empire

Discover over 100 footwear-related artifacts from Vindolanda, a Roman auxiliary fort and settlement located just south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. On view for the first time ever in North America, these remarkable objects are part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire UNESCO World Heritage Site which is renowned for its ongoing archaeological excavations providing unprecedented accounts of ancient life at the edge of the Roman Empire. Curated by Barbara Birley, Curator, Vindolanda Museum, and Elizabeth Greene, Associate Professor of Classics and Canada Research Chair at Western University. Coordinated by Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director & Senior Curator, Bata Shoe Museum, including objects from the Vindolanda Trust. Learn more about the exhibition on our website: https://batashoemuseum.ca/exhibitions/vindolanda/ Don't forget to follow us on social media so you never miss any updates! Website - www.batashoemuseum.ca Instagram - www.instagram.com/batashoemuseum Facebook - www.facebook.com/batashoemuseum TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@batashoemuseum