Alexander the Great: life of the week

Alexander the Great: life of the week

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Cleopatra’s death – and cultural afterlife

The final chapter of Cleopatra’s life is shrouded in mystery. Did she really take her own life? Was an asp involved? And why don’t we know where her tomb is? In this final episode of our four-part Sunday Series on the ancient queen’s life and times, Islam Issa – professor of publ ...  Show more

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