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The Egyptian Crusade with Dr. Thomas Smith

The History of Egypt Podcast by Dominic Perry

Sep 4, 202651:35Society & Culture

From 1217 to 1221 CE, Egypt faced an invasion in the Delta. A bizarre tale of D-Day-esque beach landings, improvised nun-chucks, and the vengeance of Hapi ensued. Today's guest Dr. Thomas Smith explains the story and int...

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