Category: Ancient Warfare
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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.
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AW287 – The Marcomannic Wars
‘Shortly after Marcus Aurelius came to power in AD 161, the Roman Empire was racked by a series of military crises. While unrest in Britain and a new war with Parthia were swiftly dealt with, the invasion of Roman territory by the Chatti and Chauci peoples heralded a resurgent threat from the empire’s European neighbours.…
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AW282 – Alexander Attacks Persia
‘King at just 20, Alexander of Macedon spent two years securing his northern borders and Greece. In 334 he crossed the Hellespont to begin the campaign his father had prepared: the invasion of Achaemenid Persia.’ The Ancient Warfare team discuss issue XVI.6 of the magazine Alexander versus Darius.
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AW278 – Publius Quinctilius Varus and the Teutoburg Disaster
Murray talks with regular AW contributor Jo Ball about her new book from Pen & Sword on the career of Publius Quinctilius Varus and the Teutoburg Disaster of AD 9.