You know Cleopatra, but do you know all seven of them? Despite the fame of one name, the history of “Cleopatra” crosses three centuries and a long lineage of accomplished women. Frequently taking up power and responsibilities far beyond their more famous husbands (the Ptolemies), the seven Cleopatras of Egypt (and even more in the wider Hellenistic world) are worthy of greater attention and respect. In this interview, Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones of Cardiff University introduces these figures and his new book The Cleopatras: Forgotten Queens of Egypt.
Episode details:
- Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, The Cleopatras, 2024. Available in hardback, paperback, ebook, and audiobook (read by the author). See Headline Publishing and all good retailers.
- Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones at Cardiff University and Academia.edu.
- Music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.com.
Rulers discussed in this episode:
- Cleopatra I Syra: Wikipedia.
- Cleopatra III: Wikipedia.
- Cleopatra Thea of the Seleukid Empire: Wikipedia.
- Cleopatra VI Tryphaena: Wikipedia.
- Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator: Wikipedia.
