This episode explores the life and legacy of Cleopatra VII, the last queen of ancient Egypt. Born into the turbulent Ptolemaic dynasty, Cleopatra distinguished herself by embracing Egyptian culture and ruling with intelligence and charisma. Her daring alliance with Julius Caesar restored her throne, and later, her dramatic partnership with Mark Antony challenged the growing power of Rome. Though ultimately defeated by Octavian and facing the fall of her kingdom, Cleopatra chose death on her own terms, securing her place in history.

The episode looks beyond myths of seduction to reveal Cleopatra as a strategist, a multilingual leader, and a ruler determined to preserve Egypt’s sovereignty. Her voice changed the world not through conquest, but through courage, resilience, and the defiance of empire. More than two thousand years later, she remains an icon of ambition, power, and the eternal struggle for independence.

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