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AWA329 - What defines heavy infantry in the ancient world? Nov 01, 2024

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Another question from Miles, what defines heavy infantry in the ancient world? Were Phalangites considered heavy infantry at the time?

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AWA328 - What armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear? Oct 25, 2024

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Miles asks, what armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear? If they were initially equipped with lighter armour (e.g., linothorax), did they wear heavier metal armour at later points in history? If not, do we know why?

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AWA327 - When did Rome's conquest of Italy become inevitable? Oct 18, 2024

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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 us his thoughts.

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AW326 - The Most Influential Weapon in the Ancient World Oct 11, 2024

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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 Roman gladius to the powerful composite bow, ancient weapons shaped the course of history in countless ways.

But which one stands out as the most influential?

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AWA325 - What ideas did the Hellenistic kingdoms adopt from the lands they ruled? Oct 04, 2024

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Carlos sent this question in for Murray to consider: "Besides elephants, what other units or ideas did the Hellenistic kingdoms adopt from the peoples of the lands they ruled? For example, did they have horse-archer units, etc.?"

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AWA324 - The last recorded legion Sep 27, 2024

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"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."

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AWA323 - How were new legions raised? Sep 20, 2024

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"Let's continue that theme [of lost legions]. How new imperial Legions were raised? Did other other legions provide cadres to train?" Murray continues the discussion.

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AW322 - The Persian Wars Sep 13, 2024

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'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 went on the offensive.'

For this episode, the team discuss issue XVII.4 of the magazine Finally Finishing The Fight: The Greco-Persian Wars, part II.

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AWA321 - When was the first wargame? Sep 06, 2024

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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 games to practice for war, an ancient equivalent of a modern wargame?"

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AWA320 - How accurate is the 'Last Kingdom'? Aug 30, 2024

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John Asks: "Hi Murray and all, quick question for AWA (and sorry its not a post card) - Murray mentioned "The Last Kingdom" in the Finis Britanniae episode. My question is: How accurate do you feel Last Kingdom is in its overall theme and description of the period? (I guess that the simple colour schemes everyone wears are not the best example of accuracy). Murray shares his (somewhat rambling) thoughts.

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