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The emperor Claudius at war
Episode 101
Though not known for his martial prowess, Claudius, like many Roman emperors before and after, needed a military victory to cement his position. Brit…
5 years, 9 months ago
AWA - How did Generals learn their craft?
Episode 101
In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics.
…5 years, 9 months ago
Any questions answered
Episode 100
For this landmark 100th episode the Ancient Warfare Magazine team decided to open up the conversation to listeners and asked them to send in their qu…
5 years, 10 months ago
Watch, read, listen... Ancient Warfare in 'Lockdown'
Episode 99
These are strange times, with many of us trapped at home Jasper suggested the Ancient Warfare Magazine team share their recommendations for books, mo…
5 years, 11 months ago
Soldiers of Fortune - Mercenaries in Antiquity
Episode 98
"As long as there has been warfare, there have been warriors willing to offer their services to the highest bidder. In this issue, we look at ancient…
6 years ago
Alexander in Afghanistan
Episode 97
Alexander the Great invaded what is today Afghanistan in 330 BC as part of war against Persia. Comprising the easternmost satrapies of Persia, Afghan…
6 years, 1 month ago
Warriors on Wheels - Chariot Warfare in Antiquity
Episode 96
Until the arrival of the chariot, warfare had been an exclusively infantry-based affair. Its invention introduced a new dynamic to the battlefield th…
6 years, 2 months ago
The role of contests and rituals in ancient battle
Episode 95
With Jasper away, Murray is MC for this episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine Podcast. He is joined by Marc Marc DeSantis, Mark McCaffery and Linds…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Rise of Septimius Severus
Episode 94
The team are back to discuss Ancient Warfare Magazine XIII.3 The Rise of Septimius Severus.
'Septimius Severus, also known as Severus, was Roman empe…
6 years, 4 months ago
Experimental archeology and Re-enactment
Episode 93
This time the team are discussing a topic suggested by one of our patrons, they talk over the the pro's and con's of experimental archeology and re-e…
6 years, 5 months ago