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AW330 - Legio X Fretensis
Episode 330
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 Parthia…
1 year, 4 months ago
What defines heavy infantry in the ancient world?
Episode 329
Another question from Miles, what defines heavy infantry in the ancient world? Were Phalangites considered heavy infantry at the time?
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1 year, 4 months ago
What armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear?
Episode 328
Miles asks, what armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear? If they were initially equipped with lighter armour (e.g., linothorax),…
1 year, 4 months ago
When did Rome's conquest of Italy become inevitable?
Episode 327
At what point was Roman success inevitable during Rome's wars to conquer the rest of Italy through the 5th, 4th, and 3rd centuries BC? Murray gives u…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Most Influential Weapon in the Ancient World
Episode 326
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…
1 year, 5 months ago
What ideas did the Hellenistic kingdoms adopt from the lands they ruled?
Episode 325
Carlos sent this question in for Murray to consider: "Besides elephants, what other units or ideas did the Hellenistic kingdoms adopt from the people…
1 year, 5 months ago
The last recorded legion
Episode 234
"In the Western empire, what was the last recorded Legion to take the field as a formed/cohesive unit? And the same question for the Eastern Empire."…
1 year, 5 months ago
How were new legions raised?
Episode 323
"Let's continue that theme [of lost legions]. How new imperial Legions were raised? Did other other legions provide cadres to train?" Murray continue…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Persian Wars
Episode 322
'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 wen…
1 year, 6 months ago
When was the first wargame?
Episode 321
Thanks to Jamie for sending this in: "What was the first wargame? Did it really start at WATU, or are there examples of ancient generals playing game…
1 year, 6 months ago