Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma
This series explores everything we know about Cleopatra. We follow experts in their latest research, culminating in the discovery of one of her treasures, submerged beneath the sea.
Director: Nastasia Haftman
The Origins of a Legendary Family
Cleopatra, the seventh of her name, is history's most famous Ptolemy - heir to a Greek dynasty ruling Egypt for centuries. How did these foreign pharaohs blend Greek and Egyptian…
Her Fight for the Throne
Egypt's last queen was a brilliant strategist. In a Mediterranean world under Roman domination, Cleopatra succeeded in ascending to the throne despite facing numerous obstacles.
Cleopatra's Sunken Treasure
French explorer Franck Goddio has been working on a 3D reconstruction of an ancient monument resting beneath the Mediterranean Sea: the remains of the temple of Cleopatra, the last queen…
The Lost Tombs of the Ptolemies
How did Cleopatra die? Where is her tomb located? To get closer to the answers, one must understand ancient Egyptian funerary rites. Leading experts help us decipher the traditions of…
