From the assassination of her siblings to the love affairs with great kings, Cleopatra had an endless quest to be the greatest ruler in the 1st century BCE. As a powerful Queen in a male-dominated world, Cleopatra defied societal norms and asserted her political authority. Although the story of Cleopatra has been passed down from the pages of history to modern-day films, there are some pretty weird and intriguing facts about Cleopatra you didn’t know. What were some of this ancient ruler's secrets? Join us as we discuss weird, untold facts about the famous Queen Cleopatra.

The powerful Ptolemaic dynasty had a dark and notorious practice: they often married their siblings. This strange custom served two purposes: to keep the royal bloodline pure and to consolidate power within the family. One prominent member of this dynasty was Cleopatra, who happened to marry not just one but two of her brothers. Cleopatra's first husband was Ptolemy the 13th, her brother. The marriage occurred when Cleopatra was 18, while her brother was just a young boy of 10. This union, as you can imagine, was far from harmonious. The two siblings engaged in a fierce power struggle that eventually escalated into a full-blown civil war. But Cleopatra was a resourceful and ambitious woman. She sought help from a powerful Roman general named Julius Caesar. With his support, she defeated her brother's forces and emerged victorious. Tragically, Ptolemy the 13th met a dreadful end, as he was drowned in the mighty Nile River during the war. After his death, Cleopatra was again forced to fulfill tradition by marrying her second brother, Ptolemy XIV. However, their relationship was not destined to last either. There are suspicions that Cleopatra may have ordered his death, possibly through poisoning, but the details remain unclear. But the undisputed fact remains that Cleopatra was a woman who would stop at nothing to secure her position of power. Here’s a twist: despite her incestuous marriages, Cleopatra's most famous love affairs were not with her brothers but with two powerful Romans: Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. These relationships were not only romantic but also politically advantageous. They helped Cleopatra solidify her position as the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

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