About this episode
Today we dive into the history of Cleopatra VII—the queen who charmed Julius Caesar and famously seduced Mark Antony as the goddess Aphrodite. We track her ruthless political maneuvers, the brutal smear campaign against her, the massive Battle of Actium, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death and burial site. Welcome to HISTORY CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Flakes Visit https://byeflakes.com and use code 'CAMP' to get 20% off, a free scalp brush, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.👕🧢 SHOP CAMP MERCH HERE: http://camp-rd.com🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History Here: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.comTimestamps:0:00 Creation of Alexandria + Pure Bloodline5:02 Cleopatra Marries Her Brother + Civil War7:57 Julius Caesar Takes Over + Cleopatra Seduces Caesar10:58 Embodying Goddess Isis13:17 The Divine Bloodline + Ides of March16:04 Cleopatra Seduces Marc Antony as Aphrodite18:06 Cleopatra? WOULD.19:40 Inimitable Livers + Kids Given Territories22:08 Octavians Smear Campaign + Battle of Actium25:01 Death of Cleopatra29:28 The Tomb of Cleopatra31:52 The Scholarly Thoughts#history #camping #podcast #historyfacts #mystery #ancient #war #culture #knowledge #education #information #campgagnon
