Cleopatra VII

Cleopatra VII, often known simply as Cleopatra, the last Queen of Egypt ruling at the end of the Ptolemaic Period. She was smart and a smooth operator, and her life is certainly worth the attention it receives. She has become a popular figure in literature and art, with her enchanting qualities, romantic relationships, and beauty drawing attention.

26 July, 2023 - 22:56 Carly Silver

Did Descendants of Cleopatra VII Survive and Produce the Legendary Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?

Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of an independent Egypt, had four children: Caesarian (with Julius Caesar), twins Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, and Ptolemy Philadelphia (the latter three...

Antony and Cleopatra, by Lawrence Alma-Tadema. (Public Domain)

17 May, 2023 - 19:00 Natalia Klimczak

The Final Fates of the Children of Cleopatra VII

Cleopatra VII had four children. One with Julius Caesar and three with Mark Antony. Until 31 BC the family of the last Ptolemaic queen lived a magnificent life in a golden palace, one of the most...

Cleopatra by John William Waterhouse. Source: Public domain

29 December, 2022 - 00:55 Cecilia Bogaard

There Was More Than One Cleopatra in Ancient Egypt

Very few people have failed to hear of Cleopatra, one of the most well known women in history. Remembered as a seductive temptress, not only the lover of Julius Caesar but also the wife of Mark...

2 November, 2016 - 02:54 ancient-origins

What Treasures Were Lost in the Destruction of the Great Musaeum of Alexandria?

The monumental Musaeum of Alexandria was famous for its legendary library. The tragic story of the building’s destruction continues to be a painful one for people who love ancient history and...