14. Cleopatra Part I

Cleopatra may possibly be the most notorious woman in all of World History. But is that notoriety fair or was it the result of our favorite crazy history uncles’ misogyny? Hint: it was misogyny. In part 1 we discuss Cleopatra’s eventful childhood and the early years of her reign, concluding with the arrival of Julius Caesar and the end Alexandrian Civil War. This episode has it all. Incest, beheadings, sibling rivalries and more stabby-stabby fun times. Also, there there are girls rolling out of rugs and scrolls set on fire. Just stay away from the Library of Alexandria, Caesar! Is that so much to ask!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/difficultdamsels/support