
Cleopatra VII Philopator ruled Egypt from 51 to 30 BCE, navigating the treacherous final decades of the Ptolemaic dynasty. Born in Alexandria, she was the first of her Greek-Macedonian line to learn the Egyptian language and embrace native customs. Her alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were not mere romances but calculated political moves to preserve Egypt's independence against expandi... more
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Cleopatra's relationship with the Hippodrome of Alexandria, the grand chariot racing arena that was a center of popular culture and political power. They discuss how Cleopatra used the races to connect with her... more
When Pompey the Great fled to Egypt after his defeat at Pharsalus, he expected refuge from a former ally. Instead, he was assassinated on the orders of Ptolemy XIII's advisors — and Cleopatra watched from the wings. This episode unpacks the political... more
In 38 BCE, Cleopatra VII faced a crisis that threatened her eastern frontier: a rebellion in the Syrian tetrarchy of Iturea led by the brigand-king Lysanias. This episode dives into the forgotten Siege of Daphne, where Cleopatra's general — likely th... more
This episode explores the short life and tragic death of Cleopatra's son with Julius Caesar, Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Why did Cleopatra promote him as her co-ruler and the living embodiment of her alliance with Rome? How did Octavian view him as a threa... more
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The show centers on Cleopatra VII and the late Ptolemaic era, unpacking how a queen leveraged language, religion, coinage, naval power, and strategic alliances to sustain Egypt's independence amid rising Rome. Across episodes, listeners get a blend of military history, political intrigue, and cultural commerce—covering topics from coinage propaganda and naval warfare to intelligence networks, legal reforms, and the Library of Alexandria. Noteworthy angles include depictions of Cleopatra as a national leader and strategist rather than a mere romantic figure, the enduring impact of royal propaganda, and a rigorous, evidence-based approach that weighs Greek, Egyptian, and Roman sources against archaeological finds. The show frequently pairs vi... more
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