The barracks emperors rose in response to a series of threats to the stability of the state....
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The design of the trireme most likely pushed the technological limits of the ancient world. Introduction A trireme,[1] “with...
The earliest catapults date to at least the 4th century BCE with the advent of the mangonel...
Did ancient technological advancements drive social innovation, or vice versa? Introduction Starting around 3,000 years ago, a...
How much do countries spend on the military in the absence of major violent conflict? Military Expenditure...
She held a high status as a military general second in command to the king. Who Was...
The five biggest spenders in 2020 were the United States, China, India, Russia, and the United Kingdom....
Given the enormous superiority of current U.S. military power, is more really useful? Although critics of the...
Madison reflected the deep mistrust toward standing armies which characterized the early years of the Republic. Abstract...
The Post-9/11 years have been an unmitigated disaster for nearly everyone—except weapons makers and contractors. The costs...
Trump pursued a plan promoted by his Mar-a-Lago buddies to monetize veterans’ medical data. Former President Donald...
A new proposal also puts pressure on presidents to evaluate their foreign policy objectives more clearly to...
A site in Sicily provided a rare chance to fact-check stories told about two battles from more...
In search of glory and riches, seven legions were led in an unprovoked attack on the Parthians....
As a result of the various crises that plagued the Western Roman Empire in the 3rd and...
These four legions were a vital part of the empire. Introduction The legions of Spain, Roman Africa, and Egypt did not...
Despite Rome’s best efforts, the territory remained unstable and would remain a place of conflict for years...
The use of narcotics gradually emerged as a serious social problem in the 20th century. By Dr....
The empire’s expansion brought them into contact with a population of different customs, languages, and religions. Introduction...
The five-year program opened the minds of their male peers to the women’s abilities. By Nathaniel PatchArchives...
Major tactical changes came during the final days of the Late Republic. Introduction From the days of...
Discipline was severe, and the living conditions were often very harsh. Introduction The Roman legionary was a well-trained and...
There was a direct link between citizenship, property and the military. Introduction With the appearance of the...
Women as warriors—or certainly hunters and not simply gatherers—have a long history reaching back thousands of years...
The era of the samurai lasted for 700 years, until the emperor was restored to power in...
The modern National Guard evolved from Colonial-era militias. Introduction The Pentagon has approved leaving 5,000 troops deployed...
Newly-appointed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has promised to address the escalating sexual assault concerns within the US military. The...
You might know the term “concussion” in some capacity. Even if you don’t know too much about...
They experienced on a small scale in 1918 what they would be doing a quarter-century later on...
It was in fact during the Napoleonic wars at the beginning of the 19th century that the...