Podcast on hoplite battle

[Erpingham]

One of our favourite themes

If you have an hour to spare over the holidays, try this podcast from Karwansaray.

First mention of the "Big O" is around 22.30 with plenty of mentions thereafter.

[Justin Swanton]

I spared an hour now.

Paul's description of an experimental othismos with reenactors was very interesting, especially the bit about very deep formations supplying only a little extra impetus.

[Erpingham]

Paul's description of an experimental othismos with reenactors was very interesting, especially the bit about very deep formations supplying only a little extra impetus.

I agree - presumably the details are in his book.  All sorts of speculations on the evolution of the phalanx, how it was structured etc and , of course, plenty about Spartans.

[RichT]

Paul Bardunias? Yes there are some more details in his book - review coming up in the next Slingshot I believe  - though not as many details as you might want/expect.

[Justin Swanton]

Bought his book in the e-version. Looks good so far.