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Cleopatra

The multi-episode series on Cleopatra, hosted by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, explores her historical significance from her upbringing in the Hellenistic world to her complex relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Listeners learn about her political acumen, the dynamics of her reign as a female ruler, and the eventual downfall precipitated by Octavian’s propaganda. The series delves into themes of power, misogyny, and the intricacies of Roman politics during the late Republic.