The enigmatic Egyptian Queen's untold true story is one of a ruthless genius, doing anything necessary to cling onto power in the face of an aggressively expanding Roman Empire. See more in this clip from Season 1, Episode 3, "Cleopatra."

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This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

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