Ancient Piracy and Teuta: The Illyrian Pirate Queen
Throughout world history, piracy has had a constant presence throughout certain parts of the world. Ancient piracy isn’t often discussed, but one could say that it…
War on the Terraces: The Nika Riots
First the stewards and then the riot squad had been unable to deal with the supporters when trouble flared on the stands, and eventually, after…
Caesar’s elite Germanic Cavalry
By Ludwig H. Dyck During Gaius Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul (58-51 BC) and during the civil war (50-45 BC) that followed, Caesar commanded over…
When History Repeats – The Persian Thermopylae
As they say, history tends to repeat itself. In the winter of 330, the Battle of the Persian Gates was the last stand for Achaemenid…
3 Ancient Battles That Ended In a Complete Bloodshed
From the dawn of time to the new era, a great many lives had been lost on the battlefield. It is not only about the…
When Julius Caesar Was Kidnapped, He Laughed When He Heard Their Ransom Demands And Told Them To Ask More
Long ago a 25-year-old Roman author, poet, priest, and aristocrat was kidnapped by pirates. Rather than plead for his release, however, he ordered them to…
The End of the Han Dynasty – Battle of Red Cliffs
The end of the mighty Han Dynasty was marked by one of Chinese history’s most significant turning points – the Battle of Red Cliffs, or…
3 Key Phases in the History of the Roman Army
The Roman army is often remembered as a highly professional force, with legionaries in segmented armour organised into centuries for close order combat. In reality, the…
Battle of Chaeronea – Philip II of Macedon’s Decisive Victory Over Greece
The greatest victory of Philip II of Macedonia, the battle of Chaeronea, solidified Macedonian rule in Greece. This clash between the Greek city-states alliance of…
What if the Teutoburg Disaster Didn’t Happen?
“What if” history questions can be a divisive. Some view them as an exercise in futility, a place where no serious historians should go. Others…
12 Renowned Roman Legions and How They Earned Their Names
Roman legions could become famous for their endurance or victories in war. Though all were numbered, many also had names that recorded their history, origins or…
3 Key Phases in the History of the Roman Army
The Roman army is often remembered as a highly professional force, with legionaries in segmented armour organised into centuries for close order combat. In reality, the…