Bible History
Bible History
Choose a Category

Weapons & Warfare

Medieval Siege Warfare

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 ...

Read More

Bronze ´Corinthian´ Helmet

ca. 600 BC Italy MS 1608 The most common type of helmet in use during the Archaic period. Beaten out of a single sheet of bronze, it provided good protection to the forehead, nose and cheek areas. The two cheek pieces are separated to leave a gap exposing the mouth. Its shape only approximates the contours of the human skull, necessitating a fur or...

Read More

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. ...

Read More

First Punic War (Chronology of Events)

The First Punic War, which took place from 264 BC to 241 BC, was a pivotal conflict between the two powerful Mediterranean city-states of Rome and Carthage. This war marked the beginning of a series of conflicts known as the Punic Wars, which would ultimately shape the course of Western history. Here is a chronology of the key events during the Fir...

Read More

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...

Read More

Warfare in the Ancient World

Warfare in the ancient world was a central and often defining aspect of human societies from various civilizations. It played a crucial role in shaping the course of history, determining the rise and fall of empires, and influencing the development of military strategies and technologies. Here is an overview of warfare in the ancient world: 1. Tech...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

Warfare in the Ancient World: FAQ

[General Ancient War Links]...

Read More

Images of Medieval Armor

These portraits are from a collection I picked up on a recent sojourn to southern France, near the walled fortress at Mondragon along the Rhone River. The credit for these wonderful illustrations goes to a brilliant artist named August Racinet, whom I was sadly unable to meet, despite my best efforts. [General Ancient War Links]...

Read More

61 Bible Translations

Popular Articles

Explore the Bible Like Never Before!

Bible History Online

Bible Study Tools

Top Tags