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The Rest Is HistoryJun 15, 2022

197. Antony & Cleopatra (Part 3)

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After centuries of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s relationship being told and fictionalised by Plutarch and Shakespeare alike, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook uncover what history tells us about this power couple. They reveal how the rise of Octavian as a threat caused Mark Antony to turn to Cleopatra for support. It was a relationship that had less to do with romance and love, and more to do with monetary and territory gains. The release date of the final episode in this series (Cleopatra's Downfall) is Monday 20th June. However, members of The Rest Is History Club get all episodes RIGHT NOW, so head to restishistorypod.com to sign up. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Best for History enthusiasts and students of Roman historyOften cited around Roman intrigues and Cleopatra

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Tom's book, Rubicon, is about the death of the Roman Republic, the great drama of the death of Julius Caesar, and the rise of Octavian. It's very close to the author's heart and established his historical career.

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For: History enthusiasts and students of Roman history
Indexed context: Tom's book, Rubicon, is absolutely the book for you.
The host mentions 'Rubicon' to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the historical context surrounding Cleopatra and the power dynamics of the Roman Republic. The book is highlighted as a key resource for those interested in the intricacies of this tumultuous period in history.
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Gal Gadot wants to make a Cleopatra film, and they discuss casting choices for the characters.

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