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

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

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

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

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

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. https://tny.app/jamy9wsa

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

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/...

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

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. 

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.

Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 105 (chk.me/5At45OW) about the Roman army of the second century AD.

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.

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...

New! Ancient History Magazine 57 now available for pre-order. https://tny.app/f5u4fwbo

Just submitted the news for @ancientwarfare.bsky.social issue 105. Stories of exciting archaeological and historical discoveries in Austria, Croatia, Egypt, Italy, Peru, Spain and Turkey. #AncientBluesky www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/pages/...

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...

Preparing a visual brief for a cartographer (who will be making a map for my article in @ancientwarfare.bsky.social on 'vexillations' in the Roman Army in the C2nd AD) is an interesting challenge, meaning reconciling written accounts with archaeological finds. (📷 is my own).

This has gone totally by me... I feel I need to update my subscription

104 issues and counting! It’s been a privilege to be a member of the team that produces this terrific magazine as news editor, feature writer and podcaster. If you’ve not seen a copy of @ancientwarfare.bsky.social magazine published by Karwansaray, find one at your local newsagent. #AncientBluesky

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!

The latest episode of the Ancient Warfare podcast is out! The team discusses issue 104, "Who Put You in Charge? Commanding an Army in Antiquity." With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky thehistorynetwork.org/aw379-comman...

Just submitted my feature article on army detachments ('vexillationes') for issue 105 of @ancientwarfare.bsky.social covering the Roman legion in the second century AD. Look for that in December. #AncientBluesky www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/pages/...

"Who put you in charge?" The panel of the @ancientwarfare.bsky.social is recording a podcast about command and nepotism in ancient armies. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/produc...

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...

Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 104 (chk.me/6UVfF7m) deals with commanders and generals in the Ancient World