The Battle of Pharsalus, fought on 9 August 48 BC in central Greece, was the decisive clash...
Ancient Battles
Ancient battles shaped the rise and fall of empires across the world. From the disciplined phalanxes of Greece and the legions of Rome to the war chariots of China’s Warring States and the archers of the Persian Empire, warfare was both brutal and strategic. In India, texts like the Mahabharata depict vast conflicts blending myth and military reality. African kingdoms such as Kush clashed with Egypt, while in Mesoamerica, Maya city-states waged ritualised war. These battles were fought for power, territory, honour, and survival, long before the medieval era, laying the foundations for military traditions that echoed through centuries.
This article explores 25 of the most significant battles fought by the Roman Republic and Empire, tracing...
The Battle of the Trebia in 218 BC was the first major clash between Hannibal Barca and...
The Battle of Carrhae, fought in 53 BC, was one of Rome’s most devastating defeats against the...
The Battle of the Sabis, fought in 57 BC near a river now identified as either the...
Battlefield archaeology has become one of the most revelatory fields in modern historical research. By studying the...
The revolt led by Boudicca in AD 60 or 61 marked one of the most violent uprisings...
The Battle of Plataea, fought in 479 BCE, marked the decisive land victory for the Greek city-states...
The Battle of the Metaurus was one of the most decisive engagements of the Second Punic War....
The Battle of Ipsus, fought in 301 BC in central Phrygia, was a turning point in the...