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Radio 4,4 mins

The High Heel: A 16th century weapon of war

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Long before Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga and Eddie Izzard were fans, high heels were worn by soldiers in battle. Mike Williams discovers why they were a symbol of military strength, power and virility. First broadcast on The Why Factor, 25 August 2015.

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