She may be one of the most recognizable figures in history, but we have little idea what Cleopatra actually looked like. Only ...

The Egyptian queen, shown here in a 19th-century engraving, sneaked back from exile and surprised Julius Caesar. Granger Collection, New York Cleopatra VII ruled Egypt for 21 years a generation ...

Two of the world’s most powerful men fell for her—Julius Caesar and Roman general Mark Antony. “MARBLE PORTRAIT OF CLEOPATRA VII,” CA 50-30 B.C.; CHRISTOPH GERIGK, AT ALTES MUSEUM ...

In the middle of the civil war that would bring him to power, Julius Caesar spent the winter of 48 BC in Egypt. There he met Cleopatra, the woman who would set Roman nerves on edge for most of the ...

Cleopatra visited Caesar in Rome, but her presence enraged members of the senate, who were not used to women in power. In Rome, women stayed at home. In 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated by ...

3 part history series Ancient Empires premieres tonight on SBS.

The narrative of Cleopatra displays the art of balancing being a woman in power while also managing public perception. Laurie ...

Julius Cesar and Cleopatra in the Horrible ... But thanks to her alliance with Caesar and Rome, Cleopatra’s position was more secure and she cemented her popularity by speaking and dressing ...

Stratford Shakespeare Festival presents: Caesar and Cleopatra. Shaw's legendary wit turns political drama into sparkling comedy when veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the ...