One of the great misunderstood figures in history was the last pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra’s story is almost always told along with the men in her life, and from the view of the Romans who were threatened by her. Unsurprisingly, there was lot more to her.
# Stuff You Should Know: Cleopatra
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating and often-misunderstood story of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt who ruled during one of history's most turbulent periods. They unpack how much of what we think we know about her comes from biased Roman sources, and explore the real woman behind the legends—a brilliant political strategist who spoke multiple languages, expanded Egypt's empire, and navigated complex alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to keep Rome at bay. Get ready for a history lesson packed with carpet entrances, pearl-dissolving stunts, and the dramatic political intrigue that ultimately led to her downfall.
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