Cleopatra

The Stage is Set: A World in Turmoil To completely admire the enigma of Cleopatra’s demise, we should first grasp the tumultuous world wherein she lived. Cleopatra VII Philopator, the final ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a household of Greek descent that ruled Egypt for practically three centuries, ascended to the throne in 51 BC. … Read more

A Queen’s Rise and Reign Cleopatra VII Philopator, a name that resonates with history enthusiasts, was born into a family of Greek Macedonian descent. She inherited the throne from her father, Ptolemy XII, in a turbulent political landscape. The Ptolemies, descendants of one of Alexander the Great’s generals, had ruled Egypt for centuries, but their … Read more