Actually Interesting History

S2E15: Cleopatra in Rome


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After Caesar left Egypt, he invited Cleopatra and her brother/husband T14 (don’t worry, we forget he exists too) to Rome as heads of state. We get a glimpse into the Roman attitudes surrounding womanhood, kingship, and binge drinking (thanks Marc Antony). After Caesar mops up Marc Antony’s mess, proclaimed dictator for life…..

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Actually Interesting HistoryBy Madeleine Moreno Smith