cleopatra

Story of Cleopatra, a woman who took the throne of Egypt and fell in love with a man she meant to use.

Photographs, illustrations, and text explore how Cleopatra has been portrayed in different cultures and medias throughout history.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Egyptian queen who maintained her kingdom through her alliances with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Princess Selene, Cleopatra's daughter, survived a perilous childhood as a Roman captive after her mother's death. Pledging her loyalty to Augustus Caesar, she is forced to marry a man of the Emperor's choosing. The magic of Isis makes her indispensible to the emperor and against a backdrop of imperial politics and religious persecution she makes her way to the very precipice of power.

With her parents both dead, Princess Selene of Egypt, the daughter of Cleopatra and Marc Antony, is left at the mercy of her Roman captors after the fall of Alexandria.

Legendary lovers come to dramatic life in Shakespeare's gripping tragedy about the conflict of love and duty. Brilliant characterizations, fast-paced action in exotic locales, and matchless poetry make this tale timeless.

Examines the life and reign of the woman who ruled Egypt from 51 to 30 B.C. and discusses her relationship with two powerful Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.