Originally formed by the Emperor Augustus, the Praetorian Guard were the elite cadre of soldiers that became the true power of Rome, ruling from behind the scenes. They were responsible…
The Battle of Maldon took place on 11 August 991 AD in Essex. Earl Byrthnoth led his thegns against Viking invasion, though his efforts ended in defeat. It is possible,…
In death, the Romans made him a god. In life, Rome’s enemies suffered Gaius Julius Caesar’s wrath as if he already was one. Caesar was simply the greatest military commander…
Guest Contributor Gary Haines provides background and new rules for Saxon Warlords using Shield Wall, a Hail Caesar Supplement. The searovers faced him and roared their insults. The eoldorman Byrhtnoth,…
Standing shoulder to shoulder in the shield wall, the thegns of Anglo-Saxon England fought to defend both king and country! Unit Type: Clash: Sustain: Short Range: Long Range: Morale Save:…
We’re heading back to the dawn of civilisation with a look at the early Sumerian city-states who dominated Mesopotamia and the Middle East! Around 2500 BC written records were starting…
Recruited to protect the Byzantine emperor, the Varangians stood shoulder to shoulder against all foes! Add this fearsome unit to your Hail Caeser army! Byzantium After the partition of the…
Grab your lances and ride for the sunny shores of Southern Italy with a host of Normans, including the future King of England! Our modern conception (speaking as an English…
We’re taking a trip back in time to take a look at one of British history’s more enigmatic figures – perhaps even a precursor to the 13th century’s Robin Hood….
Last month, we launched our competition to find history’s greatest general. This week, we’re diving into the results of round one! With the aid of a certain blue box-piloting time-traveler,…
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