the Egyptian Cleopatra was horrifying, yet fascinating to many of Rome’s citizens. Just when she may have thought she was in sight of the Roman throne – the biggest prize in the ancient world ...

These findings include artifacts that hint at the grandeur and complexity of ancient Egyptian society ... Martinez believes this piece depicts Cleopatra VII, Egypt’s last Ptolemaic ruler ...

Ancient statue discovered at Egyptian temple may be rare Roman bust of Cleopatra - Not everyone is convinced statue belongs to legendary queen ...

Her fascination with -- and admiration for -- Cleopatra is intense. The last queen of Ancient Egypt, she told me, "spoke nine languages, she was a philosopher, she was a poet, she was a politician ...

The Eye of Horus became one of the most important symbols in Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra wasn't actually Egyptian. She was a member of the Greek Ptolemy family that had ruled Egypt for 100 years ...

When the pharaohs were good rulers the ancient Egyptians enjoyed a peaceful and successful life. Cleopatra was the last pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. After her rule, Egypt became part of the Roman Empire.