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Article: Cleopatra the eternal.(From Past to Present)
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- Calliope
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- November 1, 2004
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Fascinating queen, speaker of many languages, partner with two of Rome's most powerful leaders, Cleopatra radiated intelligence, political vision, and magnetic charm. More than any other female leader, she continues to inspire people long after her death--a legacy seen in architecture, literature, art, and film.
Cleopatra was interested in science, the arts, and philosophy. Her excellent education, bright intellect, and alluring personality were major reasons why Julius Caesar and Mark Antony had lasting relationships with her. Certainly they wanted the wealth, workforce, and grain that Egypt could offer Rome, but Cleopatra herself was no small part of the ...