Young Cleopatra: the making of a queen

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In today's first episode, we chart the world into which Cleopatra was born, its sprawling geography, its family tensions, and the figures and forces that were to have an enormous impact on her life to come. I'd like to start on a personal note, if I can. When did you first encounter her as a cultural figure? Do you remember? That's like asking somebody what their first memory is, I think.

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