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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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	414	Founded	18 years ago
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AWA414 - Did legionaries need to be 1.80 metres tall?

Carlos writes: "Hi Murray, Even though I've been an AWM subscriber for long, I only recently started listening to the podcast. I love the AWA episodes, and the regular group podcasts too.

I have a two-part question for AWA. First, I have read in v... more

Today • 14 min

AW413 - Early Campaigns in Germania

'When Germanic warbands crossed the Rhine in 17 BC, they set in motion a turbulent series of Roman campaigns into Germania that spanned three decades.'

In this episode of the podcast, the team discusses AW107, Rome Crosses the Rhine: Early Campaign... more

12 Jun 2026 • 45 min • Most popular

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AWA412 - Were Cretan archers better than other archers?

Following on from Murray discussion of Athenian Archers in AWA 397, Tim asks "It would be interesting to hear of the effectiveness of the archers. In wargaming, Cretan archers are usually considered as better than other archers, similar to Belearic s... more

5 Jun 2026 • 11 min

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AWA411 - How did the Huns dress for war?

Jack asks: "Hi Murray Do we have enough information to actually describe how the Huns were dressed for war? Did they look much the same as the Goths or other migration era peoples? Is it a misconception to think they looked anything like the later Mo... more

29 May 2026 • 13 min

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Powell

Celebrated ancient historian and author

Author of books published by Pen and Sword

Episode: AW352 - Tiberius

Murray Dahm

Assistant Editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine, author of Finis Britanniae

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Episode: AW309 - Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest

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

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Murray

Host of Ancient Warfare Answers with ties to Ancient Warfare Magazine and related media.

Jos Portais

Host on the Ancient Warfare Podcast, contributing editor for Ancient Warfare Magazine.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings

Great
I really enjoy the info, the questions shows are interesting and fun!
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1774-republic
United Statesa year 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.
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Word salad 2525
United Statesa year ago
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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.
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Stuka Afabant
United Statesa year 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! 😁
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Friends with Pods
United States2 years ago
Great Pods Great Magazine
Keep up the great work guys!
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Positive sentiment about magazine-integrated content and host chemistry; guests and topics are seen as credible and engaging.

Some reviews note long-form discussions can ramble or veer into off-topic banter.

Critiques frequently mention moments of perceived political commentary or digressions.

Overall, fans view the show as a reliable, nerdy deep dive into ancient warfare and military history.

Listeners praise in-depth, evidence-based analysis and strong scholarly sourcing.

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Apple Podcasts	#191	Australia/History
Apple Podcasts	#208	France/History
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AWA412 - Were Cretan archers better than other archers?

Q: in response to the podcast on the Athenian archers that I did a few episodes ago, it would be interesting to hear of the effectiveness of the archers.

The host argues that while Cretan archers are repeatedly highlighted in historical sources and later warfare, the evidence suggests they were valued for specific tasks and had unique equipment and deployment, which may have contributed to a perception of superior effectiveness, but this is balanced by questions of how much of that reputation was due to selective recording, mercenary contracts, and tactical use rather than intrinsic superiority.

AWA411 - How did the Huns dress for war?

Q: Hi Murray, do we have enough information to actually describe how the Huns were dressed for war?

Murray explains that sources from Ammianus, Procopius, and Sedonius Apollinarus describe Hunnic dress using linen or skins, with evidence from burials and the Romans noting a practical, durable wardrobe. He also points out that while some depictions are austere, there are hints of color and decoration via garnets and metalwork, and acknowledges gaps in the evidence that prevent a definitive, uniform image.

AWA410 - What role and status did trumpeters have in warfare?

Q: Besides communicating orders and psychological warfare, what role and status did trumpeters have in warfare?

Trumpeters like the Celtic Karnix appear to have served as high-status battlefield signals and psychological symbols. They could issue or reinforce commands, help coordinate movements with the Aulos in some cultures, and function as emblems that inspired troops, while also bearing potential defensive sides to look out for, given their conspicuous, tall stature and ceremonial role. The size, visibility, and symbolic importance of the instruments and their bearers suggest they were more status and morale items than frontline combatants, often protected by guards and surrounded by attendants.

AWA409 - What did the Constitutio Antoniniana mean for the Roman auxilia?

Q: What do we know about the evolution of the Auxilia from the Constitutio Antoniniana to Diocletian's reforms? Were they still around with named units slowly vanishing for lack of recruits, or did they become something else by enlisting non-citizens?

The episode explains that citizenship expanded but did not erase the Auxilia; many non-citizens continued serving in auxiliary units, and even citizen auxiliaries persisted in certain units. The Antoniniana increased citizen recruitment for legions, but the Auxilia adapted by incorporating non-citizens and maintaining named units whose identities persisted into the late empire, with reforms under Diocletian further shaping their structure (e.g., Auxilia Palatina).

AWA405 - We got a fan letter!

Q: Is there evidence that decisions in ancient times were made by an actual coin flip, or is this mainly a linguistic/poetic expression?

There is limited or no solid evidence of formal coin-flip decision-making in ancient times; the discussion leans toward the idea that dice and coins served as symbolic tools for fate and chance rather than a systematic method of daily decisions.

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Rich, evidence-driven discussions of ancient warfare and military institutions. Episodes commonly explore Roman legions and auxiliaries, reforms, famous battles, siegecraft, military symbols, and the social-political context of warfare across antiquity. The show often features expert hosts who weave inscriptions, archaeology, and classical sources into a cohesive narrative, with a penchant for linking ancient tactics to broader historical crises. A notable strength is how it blends scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for listeners seeking deeper understanding of ancient military history and its enduring legacies.

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