Cleopatra & Julius Caesar: ‘A Union of Two Living Gods’ | History of the World | BBC Timestamp

When Cleopatra’s brother, Ptolemy XIII, took control over Egypt, Cleopatra had one tactic in mind to regain power: begin a relationship with the powerful Julius Caesar. Watch the beginnings of this relationship unfold. Subscribe: https://bbc.in/4b7tZxt Welcome to BBC Timestamp, your home for all things history. Shed new light on the past by unveiling hidden worlds throughout time, dig into the fascinating true stories behind legendary myths, and learn about cutting-edge technologies helping to rethink stories from across the ages. This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com