What Do We Get Wrong About Cleopatra?

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What Do We Get Wrong About Cleopatra?

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Apr 24, 2020

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Cleopatra is a fascinating historical figure, but a lot of stories about her were misinformation spread by her enemies. Learn what historians think the real Cleopatra was like in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Apr 24, 2020

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