EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 44 MIN
The DEADLIEST Queen in Egyptian History
from Camp Gagnon · host Mark Gagnon
Today we dive into the history of Cleopatra VII—the queen who charmed Julius Caesar and famously seduced Mark Antony as the goddess Aphrodite. We track her ruthless political maneuvers, the brutal smear campaign against her, the massive Battle of Actium, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death and burial site. Welcome to HISTORY CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsors: Flakes Visit https://byeflakes.com and use code 'CAMP' to get 20% off, a free scalp brush, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. 👕🧢 SHOP CAMP MERCH HERE: http://camp-rd.com 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com 🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History Here: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.com Timestamps: 0:00 Creation of Alexandria + Pure Bloodline 5:02 Cleopatra Marries Her Brother + Civil War 7:57 Julius Caesar Takes Over + Cleopatra Seduces Caesar 10:58 Embodying Goddess Isis 13:17 The Divine Bloodline + Ides of March 16:04 Cleopatra Seduces Marc Antony as Aphrodite 18:06 Cleopatra? WOULD. 19:40 Inimitable Livers + Kids Given Territories 22:08 Octavians Smear Campaign + Battle of Actium 25:01 Death of Cleopatra 29:28 The Tomb of Cleopatra 31:52 The Scholarly Thoughts #history #camping #podcast #historyfacts #mystery #ancient #war #culture #knowledge #education #information #campgagnon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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