Ancient Warfare Podcast

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Ancient Warfare Podcast

Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.

  1. What do we know about the early life of Marcus Furius Camillus?

    HÁ 3 DIAS

    What do we know about the early life of Marcus Furius Camillus?

    Don Antonius sent this question: 'Was there an inspiring role of Elite Units in ancient armies? Do we have accounts of battles where elite units (not necessarily “veterans”) like the Roman cataphracts, Carthage’s sacred band etc. supposedly lifted the spirits to fight on or evidently change the odds?'   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    12min
  2. Questions about Masada and Josephus

    HÁ 3 DIAS

    Questions about Masada and Josephus

    Chris sent this question for Murray, asking him to expand on one of his articles in the magazine. 'I recently read your article on the siege of Masada in Ancient Warfare magazine. I had a couple of questions regarding the assumptions made about the shortened timeline of the siege. Specifically, you mentioned two assumptions supporting the idea of a shorter siege. Could you provide more information or sources to support this hypothesis? Additionally, I have a colleague who views Josephus's work with scepticism, considering him a collaborator whose writings might have served as Roman propaganda. Given this perspective, I wondered why there seems to be such heavy reliance on Josephus, especially considering the article's focus on Legion X Fretensis rather than Josephus's narrative.' Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    11min
  3. Why didn't Rome's adversaries emulate her?

    21 DE FEV.

    Why didn't Rome's adversaries emulate her?

    Christopher asks, 'why didn't adversaries to Rome (especially on the Italian peninsula) see the methods by which Rome consistently recovered from defeat and tried to emulate them?'   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    10min
  4. AW344 - Roman Soldier vs Dacian Warrior

    14 DE FEV.

    AW344 - Roman Soldier vs Dacian Warrior

    In the latest episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine podcast, Marc De Santis speaks with Murray Dahm about his new book, Roman Soldier vs Dacian Warrior: Dacian Wars AD 85–106. The wars between Rome and Dacia were some of the most intense and strategically important conflicts of the early 2nd century AD. Fought during the reign of Emperor Domitian and later under Trajan, these battles saw the disciplined Roman legions face off against the determined warriors of Dacia. The struggle ended with Rome’s annexation of Dacia, a victory commemorated on Trajan’s Column in Rome. Murray’s new book, published by Osprey, examines the tactics, weaponry, and battlefield experiences of both Roman soldiers and their Dacian opponents. In this episode, he discusses the challenges faced by both sides, the effectiveness of Dacian weapons—such as the falx—and how Rome adapted its military approach to counter the threat. Listen to the episode to learn more about one of Rome’s toughest adversaries and the warfare that shaped the empire’s northern frontier.   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    46min
  5. Which type of armor did the legions under Caesar and Augustus use?

    7 DE FEV.

    Which type of armor did the legions under Caesar and Augustus use?

    This question came via a comment on an earlier podcast. 'Which type of armour did the legions under Caesar and Augustus use? I understand the lorica segmentata was adopted later, but was it used during Octavian's era?  Additionally, I've found references to three types of scuta (shields): the curved oval used by late Republican soldiers, a slightly curved rectangular version, and the iconic rectangular scutum seen in reliefs of Trajan and Aurelius. Could you clarify which types of shields were used during Augustus' later reign and the periods of Germanicus and Vespasian?'   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    11min
  6. How vulnerable were armies during the Bronze and Iron Ages to lightning strikes?

    31 DE JAN.

    How vulnerable were armies during the Bronze and Iron Ages to lightning strikes?

    Shabbi poses this intriguing question,'how vulnerable were armies during the Bronze and Iron Ages to lightning strikes, whether on the battlefield or while marching, given their use of metal weapons, armour, and formations in open areas?  Could such vulnerability have influenced ancient religions, particularly the widespread belief in storm and lightning gods in various unconnected cultures (like Zeus, Thor, and Indra)? For example, could events like lightning strikes swaying the tide of battle (if such an event is plausible) explain why so many societies independently developed lightning-wielding deities?'   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    12min
  7. What really happened at the battle of Lugdunum, 197 AD?

    24 DE JAN.

    What really happened at the battle of Lugdunum, 197 AD?

    These questions came via postcard from Michael in Boston. 'What really happened at the battle of Lugdunum (197 CE)? I've read that this battle might have been the largest in Roman history - do you agree? I've also read that this battle lasted multiple days. How does that work? Did both sides retire at night and resume fighting in the morning, or was skirmishing constant throughout?'   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    15min
  8. Usurpers legions and provinces

    17 DE JAN.

    Usurpers legions and provinces

    Two great questions here for Murray on the topic of usurpers. 'It seems Legio VII Gemina raised by Galba in AD 68 in Hispania is quite unique. In terms of being a creation by a usurper. Are there any other similar units raised usurpers and retained by victors? Also, what province Ancient Warfare crew consider the best in terms of starting usurpation/rise of the new Emperor?'   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    17min
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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.

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  • Anos de atividade
    2008 - 2025
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    348
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