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Historical facts of Cleopatra, her affairs, and role of Roman emperors in maintaining kingdom of Cleopatra

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00:00A Story of Cleopatra
00:01The Last Queen of Egypt
00:0469 BCE, 30 BCE
00:07There was an ancient civilization on the banks of the Nile River, Egypt.
00:13It was a land of golden sands of Egypt.
00:17A girl was born here who became the
00:19Queen, Cleopatra VII Philippator.
00:23She was one of the most legendary figures in the history.
00:26Cleopatra was born in Alexandria, the capital of Egypt of that time.
00:32She was from the family of a strong person.
00:36Cleopatra embraced Egyptian culture and learned many languages.
00:40She presented herself as the goddess of magic and wisdom.
00:44A Struggle for the Throne
00:4651 BCE
00:48At just 18 years old, Cleopatra became co-ruler with her younger brother.
00:54But the siblings quickly turned into rivals.
00:58She was forced into exile.
01:01Cleopatra gathered an army and decided to make her own way.
01:05For this, she had a fateful encounter with Julius Caesar.
01:10She became the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
01:15Ptolemaic Kingdom was a dynasty with Greek origins but ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great.
01:20Cleopatra maintained Egypt's independence from Rome.
01:25She had alliances with powerful Romans, including Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony.
01:31These were her strategic moves aimed at securing Egypt's independence.
01:36Cleopatra maintained Egypt's independence from Rome.
01:40She had alliances with powerful Romans, including Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony.
01:45These were her strategic moves aimed at securing Egypt's independence.
01:52The Alliance with Caesar
01:5348 BCE
01:55Caesar arrived in Egypt pursuing his rival.
02:00Cleopatra saw her chance.
02:03According to a history, she had herself smuggled into his palace rolled in a carpet.
02:08Impressed by her wit and daring, Caesar helped her in defeating her rival.
02:13She secured her throne.
02:14She became his lover and bore him a son, Caesar Ion.
02:20Elite in Greece did not like that.
02:23Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE.
02:27Cleopatra became so alone, depressed, but she did not lose hope.
02:32She had a new idea.
02:34She aligned with Mark Antony, one of Rome's most powerful leaders.
02:39They fell in love of each other.
02:41Their passionate romance was both political and personal.
02:46Antony saw Egypt's wealth as key to his power.
02:50Cleopatra sought to protect her kingdom from Rome's growing dominance.
02:54Together, they had three children.
02:58Her affair with Mark Antony provoked Octavian who became Emperor Augustus.
03:03Octavian declared war.
03:04The conflict between Antony and Octavian led to the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE.
03:11Forces of Cleopatra and Antony suffered a crushing defeat.
03:16Octavian's forces closed in on Alexandria.
03:19Antony heard a false rumor of Cleopatra's death.
03:23He fell on his sword and died.
03:24Cornered by Octavian, Cleopatra chose death over humiliation.
03:31Legend says she died by the bite of a venomous snake that was a symbol of divine royalty.
03:37She embraced a tragic death.
03:40With her death, Egypt became a Roman province, ending the reign of the pharaohs.
03:44She was one of the most iconic and enduring figures of ancient history.
03:50She is renowned for her political cleverness, romantic affairs with powerful Roman figures.
03:56She was known for her charm, wit, and ability to engage with scholars and politicians.
04:02Her images are often depicted her as a seductress.
04:06Her legacy is that of a highly intelligent and capable ruler who navigated the complex
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