the Egyptian Cleopatra was horrifying, yet fascinating to many of Rome’s citizens. Just when she may have thought she was in sight of the Roman throne – the biggest prize in the ancient world ...

most of which may not even be of Cleopatra. Ancient historians praised her allure, not her looks. Certainly she possessed the ability to roil passions in two powerful Roman men: Julius Caesar ...

The discovery has been described as a “geometric miracle” and could finally lead to some answers about one of Ancient Egypt’s biggest mysteries. The tunnel measures nearly 4,300 feet long and 6.6 feet ...

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This assessment, combined with the tomb’s location and architectural style, sparked theories that the skeleton belonged to Princess Arsinoë IV, the younger half-sister of Cleopatra VII who was ...

The so-called “Papyrus of Cleopatra,” dated February 23, 33 BCE, is a royal decree that exempts a Roman citizen from paying fees for exporting Egyptian wheat and importing Greek wine. It also grants ...

No fewer than seven Queen Cleopatras ruled ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period, as a new book explains. Everyone will be familiar with the story of Cleopatra, ancient Egypt’s last ...

Seaton also explained why “Cleopatra” resonates with her personally. “I really enjoy history — especially ancient history ... influencing Roman power struggles and solidifying ...