Ancient Warfare magazine
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Ancient Warfare is the print magazine on the military history of the ancient world, ca. 3000 BC to AD 500. Edited by Jasper Oorthuys and Murray Dahm.
Missed this earlier? Were Rome’s walls revolutionary? The Ancient Warfare podcast tackles Russ’s question about Hadrian’s Wall and more. Listen in. https://bit.ly/4fxmFAV
Did Roman recruits pay to join the legions while auxiliaries got in cheaper? Carlos Alos-Ferrer’s question is explored in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast. Have a listen. https://bit.ly/4q3pkWB
Ancient Warfare, a magazine loved for nearly 20 years, is seeking a new editor. Dive into its history and find out how to apply for this unique opportunity. https://bit.ly/4buAgGL
Missed this earlier Demosthenes or Thrasybulus Murray discusses which Athenian commander deserves more praise in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast https://bit.ly/4yCf3Ez
Were Rome’s walls revolutionary or simply practical? Russ’s question about Hadrian’s Wall and others is explored in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast. Have a listen. https://bit.ly/4fxmFAV
Ancient Warfare 108 is now available for pre-order. Explore the road to Gaugamela and Alexander the Great's campaign. https://bit.ly/44X9SS7
Missed the latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast? Dan asks what Roman legionaries drank on campaign—beyond water and wine. Tune in for fascinating details. https://bit.ly/4vGIXVz
Demosthenes or Thrasybulus—which Athenian general was more brilliant? Murray Dahm shares his take in the latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast episode. https://bit.ly/4yCf3Ez
Roman legionaries on campaign: what did they drink? Murray Dahm shares insights in the newest Ancient Warfare podcast. https://bit.ly/4vGIXVz
In case you missed it: A question about striped headwear in ancient art led to this podcast episode. Murray examines the evidence in Ancient Warfare Answers. Listen now. https://bit.ly/4vRSSIM
In case you missed it: The *Ancient Warfare* podcast explores why Romans swapped spears for pila, the versatility of the pilum, and the battle between slings and bows. Murray shares his insights. Listen now. https://bit.ly/4wsDx1h
Is striped headwear in antiquity fact or fiction? Murray Dahm investigates in the latest *Ancient Warfare Answers* podcast. Tune in to find out. https://bit.ly/4vRSSIM
Missed this earlier? A listener asks about Roman legionary requirements in the Principate. Were height and literacy rules real or myth? The *Ancient Warfare* podcast investigates. https://tny.app/gidt3ha7
Ancient Warfare 107 is now in stock. Discover Augustus campaigns in Germania, early Roman armor, and more. Available in print and digital. https://tny.app/9kx69gjq
The Romans and the pilum—why the switch from spears? And how did slings stack up against bows? Murray Dahm discusses in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast. https://tny.app/ico1ccgf
Missed this before? In 17 BC, Germanic warbands crossed the Rhine, sparking Rome’s campaigns in Germania. Listen to the *Ancient Warfare* podcast on AW107 for the full story. https://tny.app/jamy9wsa
Did Roman legionaries need to be tall or literate? A listener’s question for the Ancient Warfare podcast team reveals the truth. Tune in here. https://bit.ly/xxx https://tny.app/gidt3ha7
Missed this? The Ancient Warfare podcast investigates the real impact of Athenian and Cretan archers. Fact or wargaming fiction? Have a listen. https://tny.app/w2ywl16d
Missed this before? Murray discusses pigs and boars in Roman military history on the Ancient Warfare podcast. A fascinating listen. https://tny.app/bnqv66fp
Missed this earlier? A listener’s question sparks a deep dive into the evolution of Rome’s auxilia post-Constitutio Antoniniana. Murray explores their role in the third century and Diocletian’s reforms in the newest podcast. https://tny.app/9tjbswjk
Missed our earlier post? Trumpeters in ancient warfare had more roles than just relaying orders. Murray examines their status, the Gallic carnyx, and the recent Thetford find. Listen to the podcast for details. https://tny.app/01ai8yk5
Missed this earlier? The latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast dives into how the Huns dressed for war. Murray answers key questions about their appearance and debunks common misconceptions. https://tny.app/k7nk37hc
Did Cretan archers live up to their reputation, or is it just a wargaming tradition? Murray Dahm explores in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast. https://tny.app/9mh26xjy
Did the Huns wear silk in battle? A listener asks about their war attire, fabrics, and how they compared to other migration-era peoples. Murray shares insights in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast. https://tny.app/n0eqrf3z
Tonight we're recording a new Ancient Warfare podcast. With the holidays in the offing, we thought it was time to go over some good books you might like to read. Suggestions very welcome! My shelves are too full already, but that's not stopped me so far...
I was trying to find some appropriate art to help illustrate an article in another magazine. Doing so, I realized we've not served the Archaic Greek period very extensively. If we published another theme on that era, what topics would you suggest?
Years ago, in a previous edition of our site, you might've run into a photo of sad looking labrador, Jack. He passed away in 2023 😢. This is now my morning ritual when we get to the office...
We advertise the Online archive (chk.me/208Vxv9) as a really neat way to read AW and access back issues, but it's particularly convenient for us too when planning themes as I don't instantly remember everything we've published. And yet, looking back, I can still see so many options! Ideas welcome!
Gosh, it was very high time I updated the editorial plan. So I did! We haven't decided on the themes after 106. Suggestions are still welcome. www.karwansaraypublishers.com/pages/editor...