The distance “mile” is approximately the distance a Roman troop walked in 1000 paces. Which tells us that the on average (median?) Roman soldiers were 5.28 feet tall (about 5’ 3.3"), since your natural pace is very close to your height.
July 31, 2013
The distance “mile” is approximately the distance a Roman troop walked in 1000 paces. Which tells us that the on average (median?) Roman soldiers were 5.28 feet tall (about 5’ 3.3"), since your natural pace is very close to your height.