• The Cleopatras: A Dynasty of Rule Breakers

  • May 11 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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The Cleopatras: A Dynasty of Rule Breakers

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  • Cleopatra. It is one of the most recognisable names in ancient history, made famous by the exploits of Egypt’s controversial pharaoh queen. But did you know that the Cleopatra of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony fame was actually the seventh Cleopatra of her dynasty. From 180 BC, down to the Roman conquest of Alexandria in 30 BC, Egypt was ruled by a line of fiercely ambitious and independent Cleopatras, none of whom were afraid to break the rules…


    In today’s episode of The Ancients Tristan once again welcomes Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn Jones onto to podcast, this time to delve into the golden age of Ptolmeic Egypt and unpack the tumultuous family drama that brought these Cleopatras to the fore.


    This episode was produced and edited by Joseph Knight. Senior Producer was Anne-Marie Luff.


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