Synopsis

Historian Vanessa Collinridge delves into the evolving perception of Cleopatra, tracing its transformation from Roman propaganda through Shakespearean romanticism to Hollywood glamour. Examining her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, her political acumen, and the controversies surrounding her legacy – including accusations of murder and the circumstances of her death – Collinridge unveils how Cleopatra has been shaped by myth, cliché, and deliberate manipulation throughout history