Ancient Warfare Podcast
Ancient Warfare Podcast, produced by The History Network from the Ancient Warfare Magazine discussions, covers ancient military history, tactics, equipment and sieges. It has 430 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes of 9 to 14 minutes and longer features of 35 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running ancient military history show with a dedicated, detail-focused audience
- 430 episodes since 2008 give a deep, stable back catalogue for evergreen placements.
- Roughly weekly releases with a mix of short Q&A and longer battle features.
- Apple Podcasts shows 537 ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- Q&A listener questions, interview, narrative
- Tone
- informative, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 10 to 15 minutes, with occasional 35 to 55 minute features
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon funding link on the website footer and a Patreon listing in the site's social links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Military history discussing ancient battles and sieges, with violence described historically (e.g. 'The Battle of Gaugamela'); no explicit flag set.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thehistorynetwork.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id274583068 |
| RSS feed | ancientwarfare.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| AWA431 - Why do Roman swords have no crossguard? | 2026-10-16 | 10 min |
| AW429 - Stratagems | 2026-10-09 | 46 min |
| AWA429 - The Dacian presence in Britain | 2026-10-02 | 14 min |
| AWA428 - Where were Roman arms factories? | 2026-09-25 | 11 min |
| AWA427 - Questions about ancient military signal jamming | 2026-09-18 | 15 min |
| AW426 - Band on the Run | 2026-09-11 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.
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About Ancient Warfare Podcast
Ancient Warfare Podcast is produced by The History Network, a British team of history podcast specialists, and draws on Ancient Warfare Magazine discussions. The show covers ancient military history, from the equipment and tactics of Roman legionaries to famous battles such as Gaugamela, and answers listener questions on sieges, logistics and generalship. The website describes the team as having started the show with an audience of two and presents it as in-depth and factually careful.
The feed shows 430 episodes since February 2008, released roughly every seven days. Most episodes run 10 to 15 minutes, with occasional features of 35 to 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 537 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published; based on those ratings, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate rather than a verified figure.
The show does not carry visible sponsors in the feed. Its funding is through a Patreon link on the website. Brands in history, education, books and wargaming may find it a fit for host-read mentions. At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read placement is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ancient Warfare Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ancient Warfare Podcast
How much does Ancient Warfare Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the placement and agreed terms.
What is Ancient Warfare Podcast about?
It covers ancient military history, including Roman equipment, battles, sieges, logistics and generalship. It is produced by The History Network and has 430 episodes released roughly weekly.
How do I contact Ancient Warfare Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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