Cleopatra’s Physical Appearance, the Greek Queen of Egypt: Was She Really That Beautiful?
Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, has long fascinated historians, artists, and storytellers alike. Often remembered as a queen of surpassing beauty who seduced powerful men like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, her allure has been immortalized as the stuff of legend. But was Cleopatra’s beauty truly so extraordinary, or did her charisma, intellect, and political acumen play a greater role in her power over those around her? (more…)