Real Dictators

Julius Caesar Part 3: Murder in the Senate

May 17, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Caesar's Arrival in Egypt

  • Caesar, in Egypt after defeating Pompey, receives Pompey's severed head.
  • He is manipulated by Ptolemy's advisor, but Cleopatra seeks Caesar's favor.
ANECDOTE

Cleopatra's Grand Entrance

  • Cleopatra, smuggled into Caesar's room, meets him.
  • Caesar, significantly older, becomes smitten with the young queen.
INSIGHT

Egypt's Diverse Population

  • Egypt's diverse population includes Macedonians, indigenous Egyptians, and a large Jewish community.
  • Ruling Egypt requires balancing these ethnic tensions.
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