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AWA241 - Why did the sarissa fall out of use until the late medieval period?

Following his last question from Murray a few weeks ago, Andy asks, 'the question I’ve always...

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AWA240 - Why did the Successor kingdom companion cavalry fair so poorly against the Romans?

"Alexander's Companion cavalry seemed to be the premier cavalry of its age, and was instrumental...

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AW239 - Imperium Romanum

Imperium Romanum is a YouTube channel dedicated to bringing history to life, with documentaries...

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AWA238 - What if the Roman Empire had not fallen?

An interesting 'what if' quest from Jeff, who asks Murray for his thoughts on 'what if the Roman...

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AWA237 - Why was the Macedonian casualty rate so low?

Brendon asks why the Macedonian phalanx at the Battles of Issues and Gaugamela suffered such a...

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AWA236 - Medieval pike vs ancient sariassa

Tony sent this in for Murray to think about, 'can you tell us anything about the difference in...

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AW235 - Piracy and Raids

One man's pirate is another's daring raider, and the boundary between warrior and pirate can be...

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AWA234 - Envelopment of the Legion

Mason sent in a question a few weeks ago, and here he is again with another for Murray.'If Romans...

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AWA233 - Military Admin

'How did the Romans keep track of who actually completed their years of service? What's to stop...

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AWA232 - The Language of the Roman Army

Mason sent this question in for Murray to muse over, 'how did the language differences of...

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AWA230 - How did ancient siege mines work?

In response to an email from David in New York, Murray explains siege mining in the ancient...

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AWA231 - Did physical impairment disbar you from service?

Murray answers this question from Pascal, 'could you serve as a soldier, officer or even a consul...

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AW229 - Ancient Warfare Consumes Media

With the holiday season almost upon us, the Ancient Warfare Magazine team discuss new books...

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AWA228 - Bridging Rivers

Murray got this question from Jonathan via email 'I read about Caesar bridging of the Rhine, is...

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AWA227 - How long was the Macedonian Sarissa?

Bill sent Murray this question, 'how long was the Macedonian Sarissa? I've read a lot about 20'...

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AWA226 - What was the standard depth of a hoplite line?

Jonathan sent this question directly to Murray 'What was the standard depth of a hoplite line? I...

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AW225 - Invicta

Jasper and Murray are joined by Julien Blurel, the brains behind the Invicta YouTube channel....

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AWA224 - Battlefield Trophies

Patron of the podcast Seanbob sent in this question for Murray to mull over, 'what is up with...

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AWA223 - What was salvaged from a battlefield?

What happened to all the gear and supplies after a big battle? What did people tend to salvage?...

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AW222 - The volatile life of King Phillip II

'Philip II of Macedonia inherited a fragile kingdom under pressure. He absorbed the lessons from...

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