An arrogant conqueror, an angry oracle, and an army of 50,000 marching into the desert, what could go wrong? This week on the History is Fun podcast we'll be trying to solve the mystery of Cambyses II's lost army and discussing that Herodotus may be the father of history, but why we can't always take him for his word.
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Episode 3: The Lost Army of Cambyses II | History is Fun podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast