Cleopatra is known throughout the world as one of the most beautiful woman that has ever walked the earth. Her story has become infamous and continues to pique the interest of all cultures throughout the millennia. In the last century, her life still intriguing became one of the most successful motion pictures including an appearance of one of our most beautiful woman of the time- actress Elizabeth Taylor. With plenty of media such as cinema, books, theaters, etc focused on the life of Cleopatra, it is fascinating, that so much is still unknown about this infamous figure.
Who is the Real Cleopatra?
Cleopatra has long been embodied with the traits of beauty, political savvy, being a seductress and being ruthless to her political opponents. In fact, being once married to her brother-sharing power of Egypt, she had a huge power struggle and many say had her brother killed. After gaining control of the Egyptian empire, she continued to consolidate her power by murdering both her brother and sister to ensure no other member would fight her for power. However, even with no rightful heirs to the throne, she still had enemies and relied on the strongest political figures of the day to help her- Caesar and Mark Antony- both of which she had children with.
Read More About Cleopatra
The Smithsonian Magazine has a very interesting article about Cleopatra, to read it please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
