Video - The Dramatic Life of Cleopatra: Love, Scandal, and Mystery

Did you know that Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, wasn't actually Egyptian? She was of Macedonian Greek descent and was the first in her dynasty to learn the Egyptian language. Cleopatra was known for her intelligence and charm, but she also had a knack for dramatic entrances. Once, she reportedly rolled herself up in a carpet and was delivered to Julius Caesar's room to plead her case. Talk about a grand entrance! And here's a spicy fact: Cleopatra famously had relationships with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, which caused quite the scandal in Rome. Cleopatra's life was full of drama, intrigue, and romance—making her one of history's most fascinating figures. Cleopatra's story doesn't end there; her death is just as mysterious and dramatic. Some say she died from a snake bite, but was it really an asp, or was there more to the story?