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Ancient Warfare Podcast

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Macedonian Phalanx
Alexander the Great
Ancient Warfare
Battle Of Issus
Thermopylae
Battle Of Pydna
Greek Mercenaries
Roman Legion
Darius
Roman Empire
Marcomanni
Hypaspists
Perseus Of Macedon
Lucius Aemilius Paulus
Persian Army
Battle Of Marathon
Ancient Warfare Magazine
Osprey Publishing
Military History
Geography

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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A listener from Brisbane asks: how did the Greek hoplite phalanx maintain a cohesive front while advancing into battle over uneven terrain dotted with trees, bushes, and obstacles? Murray Dahm explains how ancient soldiers kept formation, reformed wh... more

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How do you get the right man to command your armies? Does he learn on the job, or from books, and what happens when something goes wrong?

In this episode, the team discusses issue 104, Who Put You in Charge? Commanding an Army in Antiquity.

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Augusto from Argentina asks: “How reliable is Polyaenus’ account of the Persians using cats—or images of cats—against the Egyptians at Pelusium? Is there any truth to the story, or is it just legend?” Murray Dahm explores the evidence behind this cur... more

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A listener on YouTube asks: “How much do we really know about the Bacaudae, and how important were they in the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?” Murray takes a closer look at these enigmatic rebels of Late Antiquity.

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Powell
Celebrated ancient historian and author
Author of books published by Pen and Sword
Episode: AW352 - Tiberius
Stephen DeCasien
Expert on naval rams and author of dissertation on the subject
Episode: AW301 - Rams
Myke Cole
Military history author and expert
Episode: AW290 - A Biography of Thermopylae
Michael Livingston
Historian and author specializing in ancient warfare
Episode: AW290 - A Biography of Thermopylae
Murray Dahm
Assistant Editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine and author.
Ancient Warfare Magazine
Episode: AW287 - The Marcomannic Wars

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Murray
Host of Ancient Warfare Answers, involved in discussions about military strategies and ancient history, addressing listener questions and providing insights from various perspectives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great

    I really enjoy the info, the questions shows are interesting and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1774-republic
    United States4 months ago
  • Disorganized nonsense

    Has all the cohesiveness and substance of the ramblings of an unmedicated schizophrenic scrawled on the wall in feces. The hosts somehow manage to speak for, sometimes, 30 minutes or more and actually say absolutely nothing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Word salad 2525
    United States6 months ago
  • History

    High this is Sam, who wrote in recently as Exploringtheplanetsn on YouTube. Love the show, thanks for the depth of knowledge you bring to these episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuka Afabant
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Pods But . . .

    Great magazine and great pods. Murray I love your insights but for goodness sakes stick to the topic, you’ve been all over the place. And you’re taking up all the oxygen in the room. Let the other guys talk, too! Love you! Mean it! 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pods Great Magazine

    Keep up the great work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Numerous reviews reflect appreciation for the interactive format, responding to audience questions, and the insightful treatment of ancient military history.
Listeners praise the depth of knowledge and engaging discussions presented, finding historical topics both informative and entertaining.
Some critiques focus on disorganization in dialogues and the need for hosts to maintain focus on the subjects at hand.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#162
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#176
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#187
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#211
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AWA378 - Did the Persians Really Use Cats at the Battle of Pelusium?
Q: How reliable is Polyaenus' account of the Persians using cats or images of cats against the Egyptians at the Battle of Pelusium?
Murray discusses the uniqueness of Polyaenus' account compared to Herodotus and considers it may have some basis in truth, detailing the strategic tactics involved and the historical context.
AWA376 - Are there any sources for the chariot driver actually exiting the chariot before contact?
Q: Do you have any sources that describe chariot driver actually exiting the chariot before contact or is this a modern interpretation?
Murray references instances from the Iliad where warriors leap from their chariots into combat, discussing the rarity of these occurrences and providing specific passages as evidence.
AWA373 - Greek phalanx vs. Germanic shield wall: how different were they?
Q: How different are an Ancient Greek city state and a Germanic shield wall really?
Murray discusses the similarities and differences between Greek and Germanic formations, particularly focusing on shield designs, formation depth, and tactical approaches in ancient warfare.
AWA372 - Were ancient armies ever at full strength?
Q: Isn't it true that just like today, units were almost always under strength?
Yes, units were often under strength due to various reasons such as casualties, desertion, and illness, contrary to common historical representations that assume full strength.
AWA371 - Do we know anything about ancient soldiers dice games?
Q: What do we know about games of chance played in ancient times?
Murray explains that ancient gambling was prevalent, particularly in the Roman military, with common finds of dice and gaming boards. He discusses types of dice found and makes connections to games like Hazard.

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