I should really thank these cops. They’re giving me an excuse to let my ancient history freak flag fly now that we need to resurrect the Macedonian Phalanx. 😆

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In 279 BC an overconfident Ptolemy Ceraunus lead his Macedonian army out to face an invading Celtic horde in the open field. Lacking manpower and disorganised in their array, Ceraunus’ army was vanquished. Any survivors unfortunate enough to be taken alive were sacrificed

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Inhabiting the rugged lands northwest of the Corinthian gulf, the Aetolians had a history for being unruly, defying the Macedonians for several decades during the late 4th and 3rd centuries

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Scholars debate whether Philip’s Companions also had a small shield like the pelta of his Macedonian infantrymen. Whether this is the case or not, it appears they discarded it by the time of Alexander’s crossing into Asia in 334 BC

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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Each cavalryman in Philip II's Macedonian army would have one servant, while for the infantry there would be 1 servant for every 10 Macedonians. They carried hand mills for grinding grain, guy ropes for both bridge building and rock climbing and their own bedding and rations.

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im tyler, a swedish-macedonian lesbian and i draw pretty girls and dramatic backgrounds every once in a while 😳



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“Lacustrine Galaxy” (1977). By Macedonian artist, Vangel Naumovski (1924-2006). His “biological galaxies” are like the visions of a deep space astronaut, half-remembering life on Earth.

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At its beginning, it appears the Macedonian phalanx was primarily trained to be formed 16-men deep and 8-men across – the men being in very close order thanks to the small size of their shields. This basic tactical unit consisted of 128 men, commanded by an officer: a 'lochagos'

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By 323 BC the number of Asian battalions in Alexander the Great's army far outnumbered the Macedonian contingents in size and strength. Among them were some of the finest cavalrymen in the whole of Asia - hailing from noble Oriental families

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Each Macedonian soldier of Philip II would have to carry arms and armour, rations, utensils, blankets, road-building tools, medical supplies, a thirty-day supply of flour and any personal possessions in a backpack. Altogether this weighed c.40kg

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate.

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The Battle of Pydna took place on 22nd June 168BC where Paullus defeated the Macedonian King Perseus, ending the 3rd Macedonian war. was divided into 4 client republics of the Empire. The painting is Perseus Surrenders to Paullus by Jean-François Peyron

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In 279 BC an overconfident Ptolemy Ceraunus lead his Macedonian army out to face an invading Celtic horde in the open field. Lacking manpower and disorganised in their array, Ceraunus’ army was vanquished. Any survivors unfortunate enough to be taken alive were sacrificed.

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A some sketches for my watchers ^_^

Winged wolf and fiery wolf © Aldelbretch
Fox © Alexander Macedonian (VK)

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Meet Palla: Sisterly Trio from the Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem game. Trio of Macedonian sisters who dream of one day flying alongside Princess Minerva as members of the Whitewings.

https://t.co/vNdt5RfLym

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Scholars debate whether Philip’s Companions also had a small shield like the pelta of his Macedonian infantrymen. Whether this is the case or not, it appears they discarded it by the time of Alexander’s crossing into Asia in 334 BC

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate.

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Each Macedonian soldier of Philip II would have to carry arms and armour, rations, utensils, blankets, road-building tools, medical supplies, a thirty-day supply of flour and any personal possessions in a backpack. Altogether this weighed c.40kg

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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“Alexander prayed for various blessings & especially that the Macedonians & Persians should enjoy harmony as partners in government.”
-Arrian 7.2.
“...the accursed Evil Spirit...in order to make men doubtful of this religion, instigated the accursed Alexander...”
-Arda Wiraz 1-17

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By 323 BC the number of Asian battalions in Alexander the Great's army far outnumbered the Macedonian contingents in size and strength. Among them were some of the finest cavalrymen in the whole of Asia, hailing from noble Oriental families

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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Scholars debate whether Philip’s Companions also had a small shield like the pelta of his Macedonian infantrymen. Whether this is the case or not, it appears they discarded it by the time of Alexander’s crossing into Asia in 334 BC

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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