You have probably seen many famous Hollywood starlets portray the infamously beautiful Queen Cleopatra, but for those that are truly interested in her amazing life and her interesting personality there is much more than glamour and power.
Cleopatra is one of the timeless figures in history and while she maneuvered herself to be the sole pharaoh of Egypt, she was driven from the palace by Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII which happened to be her brother, husband and co-ruler.
While her power was stripped by Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII, she cleverly made allies that would provide security and increase her standing on the world stage. She became even better known when she fell madly in love with Marc Antony and bore him three children. While this love was true, his strength and security would not last. Cleopatra’s story is one for the ages. In some ways stranger than fiction, yet full of vibrancy and sophistication, the Story of Cleopatra should not be missed.
For those that are interested in this extremely fascinating historical figure, Smithsonian Magazine offers an interesting article that delves deep into the life and times of Cleopatra. You can access this article by simply visiting Smithsonian Magazine’s main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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