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 introduces his new book The Fifth Crusade: A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt.

The Fifth Crusade (2026) available from Yale University Press and all good retailers.

Dr. Thomas Smith's website: https://thomaswsmith.co.uk/

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