Born in Alexandria, Cleopatra was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, who named her his heir before his death in 51 BC. Cleopatra began her reign alongside her brother Ptolemy XIII, but …

Sep 28, 2025 · Cleopatra (born 70/69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar …

Nov 9, 2009 · Following the death of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra is crowned Queen of Egypt. Since no contemporary accounts exist of Cleopatra’s life, it is difficult to piece …

Oct 30, 2018 · Cleopatra, now the sole ruler, traveled through Egypt with Caesar in great style and was hailed by her subjects as Pharaoh. She gave birth to a son, Ptolemy Caesar (known …

Jul 12, 2025 · The last Egyptian pharaoh, Cleopatra was known for her beauty and relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony — but there's much more to her story.

Apr 28, 2023 · Who was Cleopatra? Born to Egyptian king Ptolemy XII Auletes and an unknown mother in 69 B.C., Cleopatra was a descendant of the ancient Greek Ptolemaic dynasty that …

Aug 24, 2024 · Cleopatra VII (69–30 BCE) was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, renowned for her intelligence, political acumen, and dramatic life. Ascending to the …

Sep 16, 2025 · Few figures in history have captured the imagination of the world like Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Her name alone conjures images of golden palaces …

Sep 23, 2025 · Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the real treasure is still hidden.

Aug 21, 2024 · Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several …