Although the bow and javelin are more famous ancient weapons, the sling was just as important to the skirmishers of old.   More »

Athenian-born general Iphicrates was the mastermind behind the unstoppable Greek phalanx and many other military innovations.   More »

Seeking an advantage over its longtime Spartan reals, Athens launched an invasion of Sicily, only to have it falter outside the walls of Syracuse.   More »

From ancient cave drawings to the Internet, men have been reporting their wars almost as long as they have been fighting them.   More »

In the 5th century bc, two great city-states of Greece waged a decades-long war for dominance. At stake were contrasting approaches to war and peace.   More »

As can be seen in Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Pericles’ funeral oration set the tone for commemorations of soldiers sacrificing themselves in battle.   More »

Throughout history, civilians—willingly or not—have been called upon to take up arms for their countries. It’s always the young who are taken first.   More »

Philip II of Macedon’s brilliant command lead to the rise of Macedonia after the Battle of Chaeronea.   More »