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Whether you’ve seen her portrayed on the big screen, you learned about her in school, or probably a combination of both, Cleopatra is definitely one of the most well-known names out there! She was the last Egyptian pharaoh and without a doubt one of the most influential women in the history of humankind. But because the story of the queen’s life has been told in so many books and movies, it can be hard to separate historical facts from fiction. But we’re about to bust some of the most popu...

Whether you’ve seen her portrayed on the big screen, you learned about her in school, or probably a combination of both, Cleopatra is definitely one of the most well-known names out there! She was the last Egyptian pharaoh and without a doubt one of the most influential women in the history of humankind. But because the story of the queen’s life has been told in so many books and movies, it can be hard to separate historical facts from fiction. But we’re about to bust some of the most popular myths about Cleopatra and open your eyes to several peculiar facts of her real biography. TIMESTAMPS Cleopatra married two of her younger brothers. 1:15 Julius Caesar erected a statue of her in the Temple of Venus Genetrix. 2:40 Mark Antony once skipped an invasion to spend time with Cleo. 4:10 She wasn’t exactly a beauty. 5:14 Cleopatra wasn't just a ruler, she was a mother too. 5:56 She loved spending money, but not only on herself. 6:31 Cleopatra might not have died from a snake bite. 6:55 She could speak Egyptian Arabic. 7:40 Cleopatra's famous makeup was a sort of protection. 8:45 Cleopatra owned a perfume factory. 9:37 Bonus: Cleopatra spent money on a cocktail that would be equivalent to over $16 million today 10:21