The current exhibition at the Franklin Institute is the blockbuster Dead Sea Scrolls. Considered the most significant archaeological find of the last century, these scrolls include the earliest known surviving copies of biblical and extra-biblical documents. In honor of their historical awesomeness, here are some sandals inspired by the ancient world to get you in the mood!
I love these! The Kaelynne by Guess has a twisted glittery upper, ankle and heel straps, and just exudes elegance. Also available in silver, which is nice but not as warm as the gold! Find them at Macy’s for $44.
The Lizzie WP is almost fit for a gladiator. It has snakeskin, studs, chains… and a zipper up the back to let you in. Also available in tan and black for $45 from Bakers.
The Zentry Level is a gold snakeskin sandal with a 2.25-inch braided wedge. I love how the straps make diamonds up the front! There are three straps at the ankle and a zipper at the heel. Also available in bronze and black; yours for $79 from Aerosoles.
The Madison by Frye has an elaborately braided upper, in tan and gold. (Or black and silver. Or red and tan. Or tan and seafoam. Or four other color combos!) Find them at Zappos for $148.
The Emeline by Merona has a braided upper, looped through the toe and into the heel strap. So Grecian, right? Wear it under a flowy maxi dress! Find them at your local Target for $15.
The Dead Sea Scrolls will be at the Franklin through October 14. They’re also having a lecture series! And my favorite part: they offer reduced admission for $12 less than usual if you go Thursday through Sunday after 5:00 pm. Go get dinner afterwards! Maybe Zahav?
The Acappella is a sweet little boot of black suede, with a three-inch heel and bow. So perfect for fall! Also available in tan suede or—get this—purple suede! LOVE! Find them at 
The Brodie by H by Halston had a suede and snake upper, a one-inch platform with metallic detailing, a 5.25-inch heel, and a peep toe. Also available in a nice burgundy/red; find them at 
The Laboheme flat is has a round toe with a really cool rhinestone/chain feature, rubber sole, and is made of black leather. Also available in dark brown pony and dark gray pony; yours for $79 from 
How fierce are these?! The Harness Ankle Boot by Christian Siriano has a black (well, pewter) snakeskin leather upper, a squared-off toe, 4.5-inch heel, hidden platform, and awesomeness to spare. Pick up yours at 
Oh, I am just a sucker for lace, and the Olive Bootie by Martinez Valero has it in spades! Not to mention the suede trim, lace-up back, three-quarter-inch platform and five inch heel—it’s so awesome, in fact, that 
