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How did ancient siege mines work?
Episode 230
In response to an email from David in New York, Murray explains siege mining in the ancient world.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Did physical impairment disbar you from service?
Episode 231
Murray answers this question from Pascal, 'could you serve as a soldier, officer or even a consul despite some form of physical handicap during the r…
3 years, 3 months ago
Ancient Warfare Consumes Media
Episode 229
With the holiday season almost upon us, the Ancient Warfare Magazine team discuss new books released in 2022, old and new documentaries that are now …
3 years, 3 months ago
Bridging Rivers
Episode 228
Murray got this question from Jonathan via email 'I read about Caesar bridging of the Rhine, is that how armies bridged rivers after him, following h…
3 years, 3 months ago
AWA227 - How long was the Macedonian Sarissa?
Episode 227
Bill sent Murray this question, 'how long was the Macedonian Sarissa? I've read a lot about 20' and sometimes longer'.
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3 years, 3 months ago
What was the standard depth of a hoplite line?
Episode 226
Jonathan sent this question directly to Murray 'What was the standard depth of a hoplite line? I see eight mentioned all the time – were there any ot…
3 years, 4 months ago
AW225 - Invicta
Episode 225
Jasper and Murray are joined by Julien Blurel, the brains behind the Invicta YouTube channel.
In the latest episode, Invicta demonstrates the true si…
3 years, 4 months ago
Battlefield Trophies
Episode 224
Patron of the podcast Seanbob sent in this question for Murray to mull over, 'what is up with foreskin collection? I know Ramses wrote on walls about…
3 years, 4 months ago
What was salvaged from a battlefield?
Episode 223
What happened to all the gear and supplies after a big battle? What did people tend to salvage?
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3 years, 4 months ago
AW222 - The volatile life of King Phillip II
Episode 222
'Philip II of Macedonia inherited a fragile kingdom under pressure. He absorbed the lessons from his childhood and turned it into a military powerhou…
3 years, 5 months ago