Herodots Quellen die Quellen Herodots : [Tagung ... vom 27.10. bis 28.10.2011 an der Philipps Universität Marburg] At the Philipps University of Marburg in 2011 a conference about the importance of German historian Detlev Fehlings The references in Herodotus (1971) was held. Fehlings understanding of Herodotus positions and sources is analyzed as the struggles for Herodotus historical truth is sought. Fehlings basic positions affect the research of ancient history classical philology and its antiquity scientific disciplines lasting until today. The contributions of the associated anthology analyze leading representatives of Herodotus research from different disciplines. Fehlings research contribution offers not only a synthesis of the current discussions about Herodotus sources but also an important starting point for further study of the father of history