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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 16h

The editor role at Ancient Warfare magazine is still open for applications. If you’re passionate about ancient military history, now’s your chance—deadline extended by two weeks. bit.ly/4z219uJ

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 17h

Murray answers James’s questions about ancient sieges, including Alexander’s capture of Tyre, in the latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast. A must-listen for history fans. bit.ly/4dh4zl8

Ancient Warfare Answers (425): A letter on siege warfare

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How did ancient artillery suppress defenders despite slow firing rates? Murray Dahm answers this and more in the *Ancient Warfare* podcast. A rebroadcast for those who missed it. bit.ly/4yprNxX

Ancient Warfare Answers (424): How did ancient artillery suppress defenders during sieges?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The digital edition of Ancient Warfare 108 is now available for instant delivery. Check out the theme of The Battle of Gaugamela and additional content. bit.ly/44X9SS7

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How did ancient tactics evolve from rigid formations to advanced strategies? The Ancient Warfare Podcast dives into this topic in their newest episode. Listen now. bit.ly/4hpW3S0

Ancient Warfare Podcast (417): The Evolution of Tactics

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Battle of Gaugamela takes center stage in the latest Ancient Warfare Magazine podcast. Listen to the team break it down. bit.ly/3Vf7sgc

Ancient Warfare Podcast (422): The Battle of Gaugamela

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ancient Warfare 108 is now in stock. This issue covers the Battle of Gaugamela with insights into Alexander the Great’s strategies and historical context. bit.ly/44X9SS7

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ancient Warfare 108 is now available. This issue covers the Battle of Gaugamela and features articles on Alexander the Great, Macedonian tactics, and more. Choose between print and digital editions. bit.ly/44X9SS7

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Missed this earlier? The latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast answers a listener’s question: How were Rome’s auxiliary forces managed? Roman officers or independent leadership? Listen now. bit.ly/4hHRfcx

Ancient Warfare Answers (423): How were auxiliary forces managed?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Ancient Warfare 108 is in stock. Explore the Battle of Gaugamela and more in this issue. Available now for €9.95. bit.ly/44X9SS7

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How were Roman auxiliary forces managed? Roman officers or independent leadership? The Ancient Warfare podcast covers this in their latest episode. bit.ly/4hHRfcx

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Missed this earlier? The Ancient Warfare podcast revisits a question about whether Roman recruits paid to join the legions or auxiliaries—and how costs shaped their choices. Listen now. bit.ly/4q3pkWB

Ancient Warfare Answers (421): Did legionaries and auxiliaries have to bribe their way into the Roman army?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Nineteen years of *Ancient Warfare* magazine: a look back and a big announcement. Jasper Oorthuys is passing the editorial baton—could you be the next editor? Find out more. bit.ly/4buAgGL

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Missed this earlier? Were Rome’s walls revolutionary? The Ancient Warfare podcast tackles Russ’s question about Hadrian’s Wall and more. Listen in. bit.ly/4fxmFAV

Ancient Warfare Answers (420): What were Roman walls for?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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. bit.ly/4q3pkWB

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Roman Military Equipment @equipmentroman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here's an interesting opportunity for somebody. There's bound to be somebody out there reading this who fits the bill.

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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. bit.ly/4buAgGL

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Missed this earlier Demosthenes or Thrasybulus Murray discusses which Athenian commander deserves more praise in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast bit.ly/4yCf3Ez

Ancient Warfare Answers (419): Who is the better general: Thrasybulus or Demosthenes (or Brasidas)?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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. bit.ly/4fxmFAV

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ancient Warfare 108 is now available for pre-order. Explore the road to Gaugamela and Alexander the Great's campaign. bit.ly/44X9SS7

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A glimpse of 'Eagles Over Germania', one of two feature articles I wrote about Augustus' wars in Germania for the fabulous @ancientwarfare.bsky.social issue 107. Grab your copy from your newsagent/stand or direct from Karwansaray Publishers. Photo is my own. #AncientBluesky

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The @ancientwarfare.bsky.social team is back together, this time discussing Alexander the Great and the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced for Karwansaray by The History Network. Look for that podcast soon. #AncientBluesky

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Missed the latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast? Dan asks what Roman legionaries drank on campaign—beyond water and wine. Tune in for fascinating details. bit.ly/4vGIXVz

Ancient Warfare Answers (418): What did legionaries drink on campaign?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Demosthenes or Thrasybulus—which Athenian general was more brilliant? Murray Dahm shares his take in the latest *Ancient Warfare* podcast episode. bit.ly/4yCf3Ez

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Roman legionaries on campaign: what did they drink? Murray Dahm shares insights in the newest Ancient Warfare podcast. bit.ly/4vGIXVz

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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. bit.ly/4vRSSIM

Ancient Warfare Answers (416): What evidence is there for striped Egyptian headwear?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Slingers with a sense of humor. ;-) We actually had a separate article on the topic in issue XIII.2

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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. bit.ly/4wsDx1h

Ancient Warfare Answers (415): Why did the Romans completely abandon the spear in favour of the pilum?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Is striped headwear in antiquity fact or fiction? Murray Dahm investigates in the latest *Ancient Warfare Answers* podcast. Tune in to find out. bit.ly/4vRSSIM

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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. tny.app/gidt3ha7

Ancient Warfare Answers (414): Did legionaries need to be 1.80 metres tall?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ancient Warfare 107 is now in stock. Discover Augustus campaigns in Germania, early Roman armor, and more. Available in print and digital. tny.app/9kx69gjq

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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. tny.app/ico1ccgf

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Digital edition of Ancient Warfare 107 available now. Read about Augustus campaigns in Germania and more. https:// tny.app/9kx69gjq

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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. tny.app/jamy9wsa

Ancient Warfare Podcast (413): Early Campaigns in Germania

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Ancient Warfare 107 is now available. Discover Augustus’ campaigns in Germania with features on early Roman plate armour, the Lollian Disaster, and more. tny.app/9kx69gjq

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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. bit.ly/xxx tny.app/gidt3ha7

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Missed this? The Ancient Warfare podcast investigates the real impact of Athenian and Cretan archers. Fact or wargaming fiction? Have a listen. tny.app/w2ywl16d

Ancient Warfare Answers (412): Were Cretan archers better than other archers?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The crossing of the Rhine in 17 BC marked the start of Rome’s turbulent campaigns in Germania. Hear the discussion in the latest podcast. tny.app/jamy9wsa

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Missed this before? Murray discusses pigs and boars in Roman military history on the Ancient Warfare podcast. A fascinating listen. tny.app/bnqv66fp

Ancient Warfare Answers (407): War Pigs Revisited

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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. tny.app/9tjbswjk

Ancient Warfare Answers (409): What did the Constitutio Antoniniana mean for the Roman auxilia?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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. tny.app/01ai8yk5

Ancient Warfare Answers (410): What role and status did trumpeters have in warfare?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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. tny.app/k7nk37hc

Ancient Warfare Answers (411): How did the Huns dress for war?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Did Cretan archers live up to their reputation, or is it just a wargaming tradition? Murray Dahm explores in the latest Ancient Warfare podcast. tny.app/9mh26xjy

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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. tny.app/n0eqrf3z

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Just submitted my article which is the intro to the theme of @ancientwarfare.bsky.social issue 107: Augustus' German Wars, and all those forts on the Rhine and Lippe rivers. Look for that soon. #RomanFortThursday #Romans www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/pages/...

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EDITORIAL PLAN Ancient Warfare magazine is not written by in-house editors. We commission articles from expert authors all over the world. Anyone can submit a proposal for an article, either related t...

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I'm told that the news stories of discoveries in archaeology and scholarship in this issue of @ancientwarfare.bsky.social are particularly fascinating. Don't miss them! #AncientBluesky

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Ancient History Magazine @ancienthistmag.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

One of the so-called 'Tabulae Iliacae', a series of plaques, dated to the first century AD, depicting various scenes from the Trojan War. All surviving examples are ascribed to the workshop of one Theodoros, a Greek artisan likely active in Italy.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The @ancientwarfare.bsky.social team just wrapped up another podcast. I missed it owing to work commitments, so I'll be interested to listen to the discussion of Roman legions in the second century AD covered in issue 105 when it is released by The History Network.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Just seen the artwork that will accompany my feature article in the next issue of @ancientwarfare.bsky.social. It's wonderful! I'm always amazed at how illustrators turn words into pictures. This one is especially atmospheric. It recreates the sacrifice scene in the Bridgeness Slab.

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