It is the most famous death in history, but what is the real story behind the demise of Egypt’s last Ptolemaic ruler, Cleopatra? Rebecca Rideal speaks with Roman historian, archaeologist and lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Dr Jane Draycott.

Written, produced and edited by Rebecca Rideal

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