It does, of course, pertain to the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, whose name still rings through history thanks to extremely enthusiastic reports of her beauty, her interactions with the Roman Empire, and ...

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They rarely mention her greatest weapon: a brilliant mind. Cleopatra, the last true ruler of ancient Egypt, was a master of ...

An immersive exhibition exploring the life of Cleopatra will open in London in March 2026, using holograms, virtual reality ...

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San Francisco Shakespeare Festival has announced the cast for its upcoming Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Antony and Cleopatra. Artist biographies for the production are available through ...

Discover the real historical figures behind five of Shakespeare's most famous characters, from Hamlet to Cleopatra.

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Famed archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass believes he is close to discovering the long-lost tomb of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. Hawass, an Egyptologist and the former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, ...