CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Cleopatra was the last ruler of ancient Egypt, famous for her sharp mind and political savvy. She navigated tumultuous family rivalries and formed ...

During her hunt for the Egyptian queen’s lost tomb, National Geographic Explorer Kathleen Martínez uncovered the sunken ...

The star of the film, Elizabeth Taylor, arrives at The Dominion Theatre for the premiere. The reason that the actress opted out of attending the New York premiere was due to exhaustion and the intense ...

Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team ...

Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the ...

Cleopatra VII wasn’t just a queen—she was a master strategist. From reclaiming her throne after exile to forging a powerful alliance with Julius Caesar, she transformed Egypt and cemented her legacy ...

Doomed Egyptian queen Cleopatra has captured the imaginations of people all over the world for centuries. Archaeologists have long sought to locate her tomb, which she shared with her lover, Mark ...

In this painting, The Banquet of Cleopatra, also by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), Cleopatra’s pearl is in her outstretched hand as she likely tells Mark Antony in regal Roman dress how she ...

Newly discovered bust in an Egyptian underwater temple may depict Cleopatra, offering fresh clues to the queen’s elusive ...

Archaeologists have discovered a sunken ancient port off the coast of Egypt, which they believe likely served as a major maritime hub during the time of Cleopatra VII, the country's last pharaoh. The ...