Category: Ancient Warfare

In this episode Murray, Jasper and Mark talk to Bret Devereaux. In 2020 Bret presented his paper Mail Armour in the Middle Republic: Adoption, Prevalence and Impact to the Society for Classical Studies/Archaeological Institute of America Joint Annual meeting. >>Download<<

‘The second half of the third century AD saw Rome’s military leadership embroiled in a deadly power struggle. Meanwhile, on the empire’s frontiers, trouble was brewing…’ The Ancient Warfare team discuss issue XIV.5 of Ancient Warfare magazine. If you’re not already a patron of the podcast you can find us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast >>Download<<

In this episode, Jasper and Murray are joined by Dr Nicolas Wiater and Dr Alice König who lead the Visualising War project at St Andrews University. “War is a topic of perennial importance to people from all sectors of all societies, and battle narratives play a major role – in many different forms – in…

In the late sixth-century BC, it became clear that the expanding Persian Empire and the Greek city states in Asia and the Aegean would soon come into conflict… The Ancient Warfare Magazine team discuss the latest issue of the magazine XIV.4, The Greco-Persian Wars. For those who are not already patrons of the podcast, we’ve…

In this episode the Ancient Warfare team are between issues of the magazine so Mark suggested they discuss coups in the ancient world. For those who are not already patrons of the podcast, we’ve updated the tiers. We’ve added subscription to the magazine. You can find out more at patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast. >>Download<<

A sturdy set of walls is a powerful deterrent: that’s why ancient empires devoted so much time to understanding how to best build (and break down) these defensive structures. The team discuss the vol.XIV-3 of the magazine, Breaking Down the Walls: Fortifications and Siege Warfare. >>Download<<

‘Torn between the mighty empire that raised him and his own tribal people, a Roman officer’s conflicted allegiances lead to an epic historical clash’ The Ancient Warfare magazine team are joined by Joanne Ball from Liverpool University to discuss the new Netflix hit series Barbarians. The action takes place in Magna Germania in 9 AD,…

‘Before emerging as the greatest power in the Mediterranean world, Rome spent many centuries in relative obscurity, developing and refining new military tactics and structures that would set it up for unprecedented success.’ The ancient warfare team discuss the latest issue of the magazine Ancient Warfare XIV.2, Rise of the Legion: The Development of the…

Rams and ramming, is the topic of this Ancient Warfare magazine podcast. The chaps focus on the Actian Victory monument and the Egadi and others found around Sicily. Jasper, Murray, Marc, Lindsay and Mark are joined by Stephen DeCasien. >>Download<<

The team are back looking at issue XIV.1 Crucible of Empires: Warfare in Hellenistic Asia Minor. Thanks to all those who sent in questions, watched and commented as we recorded live. After the fall of Alexander the Great, the Successors set to work carving out kingdoms of their own. Asia Minor became an important proving ground for…