Speed draw of the evolution of Greek warriors from the Bronze Age to Byzantium, in all their bronze clad glory.

An (almost) animated timeline of ancient Persia during the Achaemenid period.

Speed draw of Iranian warriors, from the earliest nomads to the age of gunpowder.

Speed draw of a pair of Dacian warriors, from ancient Romania.

Which army was better – the early imperial Roman army, or the late Roman army?

Picture two boxers: one is a younger guy, his face is a mess of scars, his shoulders and gait confident, thick neck and wild eyes; you get the sense that no number of knockout punches would floor him. The other is an older guy, his face is also scarred, he’s a little warier and more calculating than the first guy, with a killer right hook, but you get the sense that outlasting him just might win you the fight. Continue reading “Was the Late Roman Army Inferior?” →

Speed draw of Roman and Byzantine imperial guard gear and costume.

Speed draw of the military standard bearers of Rome.

Speed draw of ancient Spartan warriors.