Rumors then spread that Marc Antony and Cleopatra had married. In truth, this is unlikely: he was already married – to Augustus’ sister, Octavia – and it was illegal for a citizen to marry ...

married another brother who was called, surprise surprise, Ptolemy. This one was Ptolemy XIV. But thanks to her alliance with Caesar and Rome, Cleopatra’s position was more secure and she ...

In 51 B.C., Ptolemy XII died, leaving the throne to 18-year-old Cleopatra and her brother, 10-year-old Ptolemy XIII. Likely, as was the custom of the day, the two married. Political turmoil and ...