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Podcast: The Exploress
Episode: Giving Cleopatra Voice with Natasha Solomons
Description: In this episode of the Exploress Book Club, Natasha Solomons and I explore her new book I Am Cleopatra and the complexities of bringing Cleopatra's character to life on the page. Natasha discusses her inspiration for writing about Cleopatra, the challenges of researching a historical figure often viewed through a male-dominated lens, and the importance of portraying women's voices in history. We talk about Cleopatra's education, her relationships with powerful men, and the vulnerability that comes with being a woman in a position of power.  Ways to support The Exploress: Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including the vi...