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Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.

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07:16

AWA: Why was Roman republican cavalry so poor?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/07/09

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Jasper explains why Roman republican cavalry so poor? It's thanks to patron Jo-jo Sun for sending us that. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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07:55

AWA - Why did the Roman army draw lots in AD69?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/07/03

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Jasper tells explains why the Roman army drew lots in AD69. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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08:09

AWA - How was the ancient Athenian army organised?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/06/26

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Murray tells us how the ancient Athenian army was organised. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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07:41

AWA - Did ancient navies use slave rowers?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/06/19

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Murray asks did ancient navies use slave rowers? If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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47:04

The emperor Claudius at war

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/06/12

Though not known for his martial prowess, Claudius, like many Roman emperors before and after, needed a military victory to cement his position. Britain was the ideal target. The team discuss Ancient Warfare Magazine XIII.6. To watch the show live, as it's recorded, why not become a patron?

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07:27

AWA - How did Generals learn their craft?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/06/05

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Murray tells us about how Generals learned their craft. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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01:11:30

Episode 100 - Any questions answered

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/05/04

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 questions. Thanks to everyone to sent in questions, and sorry if we never got to yours.

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01:00:23

Watch, read, listen... Ancient Warfare in 'Lockdown'

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/04/07

These are strange times, with many of us trapped at home Jasper suggested the Ancient Warfare Magazine team share their recommendations for books, movies, articles and podcasts to pass the time. If you don't already subscribe to the magazine use the offer code awpodcast to get a 33% discount off any Ancient Warfare digital subscription at ancient-warfare.com (offer ends 31 May,2020). The teams recommendations Myke Field of Glory Rulebook: Ancient and Medieval Wargaming Rules Great Battles of

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47:02

Soldiers of Fortune

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/03/19

"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 mercenaries across the Mediterranean." It's a lively discussion with a full ancient warfare magazine team.

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42:24

Alexander in Afghanistan

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/02/13

Alexander the Great invaded what is today Afghanistan in 330 BC as part of war against Persia. Comprising the easternmost satrapies of Persia, Afghanistan provided some challenging battles in his conquest of the remaining lands of Persia. In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine Podcast the team discuss Alexander the Great in Afghanistan. It's thank you to patron of the podcast Jared Grantham for suggestion the topic.

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01:02:25

Warriors on Wheels: Chariot Warfare in Antiquity

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/01/16

Until the arrival of the chariot, warfare had been an exclusively infantry-based affair. Its invention introduced a new dynamic to the battlefield that shaped warfare for two millennia. The team discuss Ancient Warfare Magazine XIII-4.

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57:14

The role of contests and rituals in ancient battle

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/12/19

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 Lindsay Powell. Taking listener questions they discuss the role of contests and rituals in ancient battles.

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55:01

The Rise of Septimius Severus

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/11/08

The team are back to discuss Ancient Warfare Magazine XIII.3 The Rise of Septimius Severus. 'Septimius Severus, also known as Severus, was Roman emperor from 193 to 211. He was born in Leptis Magna in the Roman province of Africa. As a young man he advanced through the customary succession of offices under the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Severus seized power after the death of Emperor Pertinax in 193 during the Year of the Five Emperors.'

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01:02:07

Experimental archeology and Re-enactment

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/10/10

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-enactment in respect to ancient warfare.

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58:34

The role of geography in ancient warfare

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/09/19

'Natural and man-made geography exerts its influence on warfare, determining the passage of whole armies and fleets, sometimes allowing a single soldier to hold up an entire host.' The team discuss Ancient Warfare Magazine XIII.2 'Hunting for good ground: The role of geography in warfare'. You can pick up you copy of the magazine here.

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45:47

Ancient Warfare tropes

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/09/11

We're back with another Ancient Warfare podcast. In this episode we're going to be discussing tropes; what we know, what we thing we know and where it all goes wrong! Don't forget if you're not already a subscriber to the magazine you can find her here.

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57:44

Hired Help From Overseas

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/07/22

Tarentum in southern Italy may have been a Spartan colony, but when it was under pressure from first its Italic neighbours and then Rome itself, it preferred to call in some help from abroad. In this episode the Ancient Warfare team discuss the latest episode of the magazine which covers Hellenistic mercenary armies in Southern Italy.

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53:18

The Roman Conquest of Spain

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/06/24

We thought we'd missed discussing a few episodes of the magazine so we decided to look at I.4 the Roman Conquest of Spain. As it turns out, we've apparently looked at this before and we'd forgotten (you can listen here). After a long hiatus Jasper has returned as MC and joining him are Murray Dahm, Marc DeSantis, Mark McCaffery and Lindsay Powell.

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56:15

Military Celebrity in the Ancient World

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/05/31

We are once more between issues of the magazine, so in this episode the team have decided to discuss military celebrity in the ancient world, how important was celebrity and perhaps was there any pitfalls to celebrity status? Joining Angus are Jasper Oorthuys, Murray Dahm, Lindsay Powell, Myke Cole, Mark McCaffery and Marc DeSantis. Don't forget you can subscribe to the magazine at ancient-warfare.com

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57:40

An Empire Under Pressure

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2019/04/19

Tempted by lowered defences, riches on the Roman side of the Rhine, or just pushed forward by peoples further east, Germanic tribes started to raid and then come across western Europe's great river in large numbers from the third century onward. Joining Angus to discuss the issue XII.6 An Empire Under Pressure are regulars Jasper Oorthuys, Lindsay Powell, Murray Dahm, Myke Cole and Marc DeSantis, plus all those patrons who watched and contributed live as we recorded. Are you a patron yet? Fancy

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