Category: Ancient Warfare
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AW330 – Legio X Fretensis
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.
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AW326 – The Most Influential Weapon in the Ancient World
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?
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AW322 – 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.
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AW317 – 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.
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Rome’s Many Enemies
“Over the course of its long history and expansion, Rome fought a range of peoples. Some were conquered, while others never were. A few would even return for revenge.” In the latest issue, the team discuss issue XVII.3 Rome’s May Enemies: Threats from within and without.
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AW309 – Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest
In conversation with Ancient Warfare regular Marc DeSantis, Murray tells us about his new book Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest.
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AW304 – Invasion of the Celts
‘After two decades of war, Alexander’s successors had found a delicate balance. When Ptolemy’s wayward son managed to destabilize matters, the Celts grabbed their chance.’ The Ancient Warfare team discuss the latest issue of the magazine XVII.2 Invasion of the Celts: Brennus’ Campaign into Greece.
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AW301 – Rams
In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine podcast, Murray and Jasper are joined by Stephen DeCasien to discuss rams. Stephen is a PhD candidate at Texas A&M University studying Nautical Archaeology. His academic interests are Greek and Roman maritime history and archaeology, with a special focus on naval warfare, naval rams, and warships.
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AW295 – The Challenges of Campaigning
‘The time has come to take the fight to the enemy. How do you prepare? Can you rely on your guides, your allies, and your subordinates? Have you secured enough supplies?’ The Ancient Warfare Magazine team get together to discuss issue XVII.1 In the Land of the Enemy: The Challenges of Campaigning.
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AW290 – A Biography of Thermopylae
‘Since the dawn of the Classical Era up to World War II, thousands have lost their lives fighting over the pass at Thermopylae.’ Jasper and Murray are joined by Michael Livingston and AW regular Myke Cole to discuss their new book, The Killing Ground: A Biography of Thermopylae.