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East Greek Hoplite Aryballos

ca. 600&endash;570 BC 31-9-1 This little container, intended to hold perfume or scented unguents, gives a naturalistic impression of a warrior´s face staring out from behind his protective helmet. Compare this Ionian helmet type, with its separately attached cheek pieces, with the bronze examples (MS 1608, MS 1534). H. 6.5; L. 6.0; W. 5.5 cm. ...

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Rome: The Punic Wars

The Punic Wars were a series of three pivotal conflicts fought between the city-state of Rome and the North African power of Carthage, which spanned a period of over a century from 264 BC to 146 BC. These wars were among the most significant and influential conflicts of the ancient world, with far-reaching consequences that shaped the course of Wes...

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Ancient Battles

Ancient battles were fought with a variety of weapons and tactics, depending on the time period and the cultures involved. Some of the most common weapons used in ancient battles included: Swords: Swords were used in close combat, and were available in a variety of shapes and sizes.Spears: Spears were used for both long-range and close-range combat...

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Silver Decadrachm (Chariot)

ca. 400&endash;375 BC Syracuse 29-126-41 "Racing four-horse chariot with a flying Nike personifying Victory crowning the driver. The space below is filled with captured Punic arms. This spectacular coin may commemorate the victory of Dionysius I over the Carthaginian general Himilcon and the deliverance of Syracuse from its Punic siege in 396 B...

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The Second Punic War

The Second Punic War (218–201 BC) was the second of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage, the two main powers of the western Mediterranean in the 3rd century BC. It was one of the largest and most destructive conflicts of the ancient world. The war began when the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca invaded Italy. Hannibal's army marched acro...

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Naval Warfare in Ancient India

India has an extensive sea-board, being bounced on three sides of her borders by the sea. She has a net-work of large and navigable rivers, free from the freezing effects of a severely cold climate. She has also a wealth of forests, abounding in strong timber which might be readily utilised for the construction of ships and boats. These natur...

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Ancient warfare - Wikipedia

Ancient warfare is war as conducted from the beginnings of recorded history to the end of the ancient period. In Europe and the Near East, the end of antiquity is often equated with the fall of Rome in 476. In China, it can also be seen as ending in the 5th century, with the growing role of mounted warriors needed to counter the ever-growing threat...

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Military History

Military history is the study of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as the resulting changes to local and international relationships. It is a broad field of study that encompasses a wide range of topics, including the causes of war, the development of military technol...

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Siege Warfare: The Art of Offence and Defence

Siege warfare is the military tactics and equipment used to capture a fortified position. It is one of the oldest forms of warfare, and has been used throughout history to capture cities, castles, and other strongholds. The basic objective of siege warfare is to force the defenders of a fortified position to surrender. This can be done in a number ...

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Chariots in Greece

A chariot is a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle. In Latin biga is a two-horse chariot, and quadriga is a four-horse chariot. It was used for battle during the Bronze and Iron Ages, and continued to be used for travel, processions and in games after it had been superseded militarily. Early forms may also have had four wheels, although these are not ...

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