Ancient Warfare Podcast

Nov 14 2024 332 ep. 30 mins 23.6k
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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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AWA331 - What effect did the Hunnic invasions into Western Europe have on Britain?

Nov 14 2024 10 mins  
JackSarge poses this question for Murray. What effect did the Hunnic invasions into Western Europe have on Britain? Did Attila send emissaries to Britain or make any demands of it? Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AW330 - Legio X Fretensis

Nov 07 2024 41 mins  
Founded in the war against Sextus Pompeius, the 'Legion of the Strait' spent most of its long history in the provinces of the Roman East with Parthians, Sasanians, and zealots. For this episode of the Ancient Warfare Podcast, the team discuss issue XVII.5 of the magazine, The Legion of the Strait: A History of Legio Fretensis. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AWA329 - What defines heavy infantry in the ancient world?

Oct 31 2024 12 mins  
Another question from Miles, what defines heavy infantry in the ancient world? Were Phalangites considered heavy infantry at the time? Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AWA328 - What armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear?

Oct 24 2024 11 mins  
Miles asks, what armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear? If they were initially equipped with lighter armour (e.g., linothorax), did they wear heavier metal armour at later points in history? If not, do we know why? Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AWA327 - When did Rome's conquest of Italy become inevitable?

Oct 17 2024 12 mins  
At what point was Roman success inevitable during Rome's wars to conquer the rest of Italy through the 5th, 4th, and 3rd centuries BC? Murray gives us his thoughts. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AW326 - The Most Influential Weapon in the Ancient World

Oct 10 2024 50 mins  
In the latest episode, the Ancient Warfare Podcast team discuss what they think was the most influential weapon in the Ancient World. From the iconic Roman gladius to the powerful composite bow, ancient weapons shaped the course of history in countless ways. But which one stands out as the most influential? Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AWA325 - What ideas did the Hellenistic kingdoms adopt from the lands they ruled?

Oct 03 2024 10 mins  
Carlos sent this question in for Murray to consider: "Besides elephants, what other units or ideas did the Hellenistic kingdoms adopt from the peoples of the lands they ruled? For example, did they have horse-archer units, etc.?" Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AWA324 - The last recorded legion

Sep 26 2024 11 mins  
"In the Western empire, what was the last recorded Legion to take the field as a formed/cohesive unit? And the same question for the Eastern Empire." Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

AWA323 - How were new legions raised?

Sep 19 2024 14 mins  
"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

AW322 - The Persian Wars

Sep 12 2024 42 mins  
‘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