The Ptolemaic Dynasty, established by the Macedonian Greek general Ptolemy I Soter, ruled Egypt for almost three centuries.

Cleopatra’s bold religious reforms and symbolic rule won her fierce loyalty and dangerous enemies within Egypt, forcing her into exile before a dramatic return backed by Rome. Her alliance with Julius ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

Historian and author Livingston (At the End of Babel) dramatically retells the familiar story of the downfall of Marc Antony and Cleopatra through the eyes of minor historical figures. Featured are ...

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Cleopatra’s bold reforms and religious symbolism won her both admiration and enemies in Egypt. Exiled, she returned with Roman support and captured the attention of Julius Caesar, cementing her power ...

The only carving of Cleopatra in existence, pictured with her son by Julius Caesar, Caesarion, at the Temple of Hathor, Dendara in Egypt(Image: BMPix via Getty Images) Archaeologists have unearthed a ...

Of course, everyone knows Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, famed for her unforgettable beauty, who is said to have taken her own life by letting a snake bite her. Thanks to cinema and advertising, she ...

In the course of more than 3,000 years, Pharaonic Egypt was sometimes ruled by outsiders. Invaders seized the throne at three points during the second and first millennia B.C., and at one point held ...

Though many centuries have gone by and the perceptions of women in power have undergone multiple changes, Cleopatra is still seen as a historical femme fatale, a seductive witch, who turned the heads ...

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