Aug 16, 2023 · Julius Caesar was an ambitious and fearless ruler who heralded the end of the Roman Republic and became known (posthumously) as the first Roman Emperor. Cleopatra was the last in a line of Greek rulers holding tenuous control over ancient Egypt.

Apr 17, 2023 · Cleopatra and Julius Caesar met in the summer of 48 BC, and they were lovers until the Ides of March in 44 BC, when Caesar was tragically murdered.

4 days ago · 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 and later as the wife of Mark Antony.

Nov 29, 2020 · Julius Caesar enabled Cleopatra's accession to the throne of Egypt, through his actions, but also through his death. The relationship of Cleopatra and Caesar is also a symbol of the special link in ancient times uniting two ancient powerful nations, Egypt and Rome.

May 12, 2023 · Following the deaths of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, the victorious Octavian changed his name to Augustus Caesar and assumed sole control of Rome as its emperor, administering to Egypt’s people and controlling its treasury himself.

Nov 9, 2009 · Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co‑regent for almost three decades. She is famed for her savvy political alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

May 25, 2024 · In the 1st century BC, a political and romantic alliance between two of the most iconic figures of ancient history – Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII of Egypt – left an indelible mark on the Mediterranean world.

Aug 8, 2024 · This History Briefing explores the relationship between Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman, and Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. It is one of the most intriguing and significant alliances in ancient history.

Dec 26, 2024 · When Caesar met Cleopatra, he was 52 and had a wife back in Rome. But something about the 21-year-old Cleopatra caught his eye. Perhaps it was her charming banter and impressive mind. The ancient author Plutarch reports Cleopatra was an irresistible conversation partner, and fluent in nine languages.

Jul 26, 2018 · As was the custom of the Greek Ptolemy dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII were married in order to maintain the family’s power and inherited the rule of Egypt upon the death of their father in 51 BC. This documentary tells the story of Julius Caesar's assassination on the 'Ides of March' in 44 BC.