Cleopatra - A Drunken Bet - Part 1 - Extra History

Cleopatra: The drunken bet - Cleopatra VII Philopator. One of the most famous women in history with one of the most dramatic stories. We've all heard how she won the affections of two of the most powerful men in Rome and committed suicide by being bitten by a snake. And while that story is dramatic, it doesn't really capture the full brilliance of Cleopatra. Not only a romantic character, Cleopatra was also cunning, manipulative, and cruel. And to understand how she developed into such a fierce politician, we have to talk about her family, the Ptolemys. Talk about a nest of vipers.