The empire split between Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII. When Julius Caesar sided with Cleopatra in 48 B.C.E., Ptolemy's forces laid siege to Alexandria. According to Plutarch, Caesar set ...

The first one was Cleopatra’s little brother Ptolemy XIII. After Cleo’s dad died, she was put in charge, but at the time women weren’t allowed to rule without a male co-ruler, so the easiest ...

Famed for her intelligence, charisma and political skills, Cleopatra VII ruled Egypt with her brother Ptolemy XIII. She defeated Ptolemy with the help of Julius Caesar and became Caesar's mistress.

Famed for her intelligence, charisma and political skills, Cleopatra VII ruled Egypt with her brother Ptolemy XIII. She defeated Ptolemy with the help of Julius Caesar and became Caesar's mistress.