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Do we know anything about ancient soldiers dice games?
Episode 371
In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Podcast, Murray answers a listener's question about games of chance in the ancient world. Did soldiers pass th…
7 months ago
Battles of the Bronze Age
Episode 369
'With the emergence of the first city-states came the first cases of organised warfare and campaigns of conquest, as well as developments in arms and…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
What happened to the Hastati, Principes, and Triarii?
Episode 368
In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Podcast, Murray answers a question from @tadejtomic1943: Why and when did the distinctions between Hastati, Pr…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How permanent were institutions like dux or comes?
Episode 367
In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Podcast, Murray answers a question inspired by Finis Britanniae: Were Roman military commands permanent struct…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
AWA366 - When did the classical Greek hoplite cease to exist?
Episode 366
In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Podcast, Murray tackles a listener question from @tadejtomic1943: When did the classical Greek hoplite cease t…
8 months ago
Controversies of Roman Warfare
Episode 365
We're between issues of Ancient Warfare magazine, so in this episode the team takes the opportunity to discuss some of the major controversies in Rom…
8 months, 1 week ago
Victories by missile-based armies
Episode 364
In this episode, Murray tackles a thoughtful listener question: were heavy, armoured troops consistently more effective than missile-armed light troo…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do slingers go away?
Episode 363
In this episode, Murray takes on a question that's been asked before — but this time, he's invited to share his personal opinion:
"OK... so it's been…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What can you tell me about the Scythed Chariots at Gaugamela?
Episode 362
In this episode, Murray addresses a fascinating and complex listener question concerning the famous scythed chariots used at the Battle of Gaugamela:…
9 months ago
Helmets in the Ancient World
Episode 361
"From the simple cap to the most intricately-wrought and elaborately-decorated royal example, the humble helmet could do much more than just protect …
9 months, 1 week ago