Now that the new issue is out, I can show you all the final illustration that I did for Ancient Warfare issue 106! In 29 BC, Proconsul Marcus Licinius Crassus duels with Deldo, King of the Bastarnae, while campaigning in the Balkans.

Hero Quest art by Les Edwards.

Rome’s early campaigns in Germania began when warbands crossed the Rhine in 17 BC. Explore the clashes in the latest podcast episode. tny.app/zd2dxamg

Ive never ordered a print so fast in my life before

Medusa by Fred Rambaud.

This striking portrait comes from the Faiyum region of Egypt and dates to around the 2nd c. AD. It served as a funerary portrait in Roman Egypt, placed over the face of a mummified body. Remarkably lifelike, these works offer a rare glimpse into the people of the ancient world.

On June 10/11, 323 BC, Alexander the Great passed away, and the Diadochi set to work carving out kingdoms of their own. But what happened to Alexander’s remains? Michael Park debates in his article “A war for Alexander's body" in AW VII.5: karwansaraypublishers.com/pr…

Midgard Caesar's Civil War - 1st Cohort Legio IV Macedonica. Freshly painted 28mm sculpts from Aventine Miniatures, depicting Roman soldiers in Greek style helmets.

RIP to John Blanche, a legendary artist with a vision so unique that it was used to coin an entire style of miniature painting, "Blanchitsu".

"Leap, fellow soldiers, unless you wish to betray your standard to the enemy. I, for my part, will perform my duty to the state and my general."

Pair of flintlock pistols with ivory Turk’s head handles crafted in Maastricht or Paris dating to the 1660s

A pair of #Roman leather boxing gloves, excavated from the frontier fort at Vindolanda (Britain) - apparently daily life wasn't tough enough for some Roman soldiers, who needed a bit of extra fighting in their leisure time!

All I need are some velour sweatpants that say WOLOLO across the butt

I did an Illustration for this number! Si os gusta la historia y hablais castellano id y comprad la revista ⚔️❤️

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How I felt after finishing Lonesome Dove.

Hey I've got this Osprey Book: Roman Plate Armor by M.C. Bishop, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava, if you want to see more.

⚔️ In Germanic society, the surest route to wealth, status and power was success in battle. Its most important institution was the comitatus or war band, the personal retinue of elite warriors that every king or chief tried to gather around him and which formed the core of the tribal army. The need to keep the war band together often dictated the politics of early German chiefdoms and kingdoms. Warriors needed war as an arena to display their prowess and win status and wealth. Kings and chiefs needed success in war to provide the means to reward their warriors and keep them loyal. 📝 Article by John Haywood.  🖼️ Image 1 is ©️ by Ancient Warfare Magazine/ Karwansaray Publishers 🖼️ Image 2 is by Amplitude Studios.  #Germanic #History #Military #MilitaryHistory #Europe #EuropeanHistory

While we're on the subject of children's book illustrations, can we get some love for Trina Hyman's St. George and the Dragon?

Epirote officer of the army of Alexander I of Epirus

Stephen Biesty's cross-section books have burned themselves into my brain since I was a little kid.