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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.

  1. How were new legions raised?

    4 DAYS AGO

    How were new legions raised?

    "Let's continue that theme [of lost legions]. How new imperial Legions were raised? Did other other legions provide cadres to train?" Murray continues the discussion. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    15 min
  2. The Persian Wars

    13 SEPT

    The Persian Wars

    ‘Once the Persians had been defeated at Salamis and Plataea, they withdrew from the Greek mainland. But the war was far from over, and the Greeks went on the offensive.’ For this episode, the team discuss issue XVII.4 of the magazine Finally Finishing The Fight: The Greco-Persian Wars, part II.   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    42 min
  3. When was the first wargame?

    6 SEPT

    When was the first wargame?

    Thanks to Jamie for sending this in: "What was the first wargame? Did it really start at WATU, or are there examples of ancient generals playing games to practice for war, an ancient equivalent of a modern wargame?" Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    11 min
  4. How accurate is the 'Last Kingdom'?

    30 AUG

    How accurate is the 'Last Kingdom'?

    John Asks: "Hi Murray and all, quick question for AWA (and sorry its not a post card) - Murray mentioned "The Last Kingdom" in the Finis Britanniae episode. My question is: How accurate do you feel Last Kingdom is in its overall theme and description of the period? (I guess that the simple colour schemes everyone wears are not the best example of accuracy). Murray shares his (somewhat rambling) thoughts. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    12 min
  5. Visually Distinct Ancient Armies

    23 AUG

    Visually Distinct Ancient Armies

    CliosPaintingBench asks "Would like to ask a question if possible: what do you think are the most visually distinct and impressive ancient warfare armies outside of the ones most audiences would know?" Oh, and Murray also adds a bit to the discussion on the fate of the ninth legion.  Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    13 min
  6. The Hunnic siege of Naissus

    16 AUG

    The Hunnic siege of Naissus

    Robert asks "I really enjoyed the article about the Hunnic Siege of Naissus. However, I had a question about the Hunnic siege engines described and illustrated in the article. They look like proto-trebuchets with mantlets to protect the crew, and instead of a counterweight or pulleys, the archer platform looks like primitive cherry picker trucks. My question is why did the Huns construct these unique engines? Is there any evidence why or do scholars have any theories? Did they have insufficient resources to construct regular siege towers and catapults? Did the Huns want to bring their strength of arrow storms to bear? Or were the Huns just unique?"  Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    10 min
  7. Gladiator II

    9 AUG

    Gladiator II

    In this episode, the team turn their attention to the silver screen with a look at the newly released trailer for "Gladiator II." Join them as they explore this long-awaited sequel's historical inspirations, artistic choices, and potential accuracies and liberties.

    47 min
  8. The Fate of the Ninth Legion

    2 AUG

    The Fate of the Ninth Legion

    John asks one of the big questions of Roman Imperial military history - what happened to the ninth legion (Legio IX Hispana). Murray presents his theory (and adds on the fate of the other lost legion too - the twenty-second Legio XXII Deiotariana)   Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

    15 min
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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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    2008 - 2024
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