Episode

S1E2 - The Rise of Cleopatra

Podcast: History Snacks
Published: Feb 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 914
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Summary

Queen Cleopatra of Egypt--the myth, the legend, the cut-throat politician who may or may not have killed several of her siblings to gain control of Egypt. In this episode we talk about her rise to power, ruthless family dynamics, lots of assassinations, someone's head on a literal platter, propaganda, and the death of some guy named Julius Caesar.