What was Cleopatra like as a person?

Cleopatra considered herself divine in accordance with the religion of the times: Egyptian rulers were both governor and god/goddess. Cleopatra's father was king, and consequently also a god; she “inherited” the divine blood, so to speak. When she became queen, she certainly did not disregard that power and status. read more

Cleopatra considered herself divine in accordance with the religion of the times: Egyptian rulers were both governor and god/goddess. Cleopatra’s father was king, and consequently also a god; she “inherited” the divine blood, so to speak. When she became queen, she certainly did not disregard that power and status. read more

Cleopatra's beauty (or lack thereof) was irrelevant to the Romans who knew her and the Egyptian people she ruled. The real Cleopatra had charisma, and her sexiness stemmed from her intelligence—what Plutarch described as "the charm of her conversation"—rather than her kohl-rimmed eyes. read more

What Cleopatra May Have Looked Like refers to a copypasta which reads, “Scientists at Harvard University have created this 3D Model depicting what ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra may have looked like.” The person then posts a picture of a celebrity or 3D-rendered character for humorous effect. read more