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Depictions of Cleopatra from Shakespeare to Netflix

Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Egypt proper, has gripped popular media and its creative imagination throughout history. In this article, Leon Corneille-Cowell and Isabel Davies explore various depictions of the ruler, for example, using her medieval depictions and modern television portrayals.
AUTHOR LEON CORNEILLE-COWELL AND ISABEL DAVIES

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Unveiling the Intriguing Evolution of Courtship: From Ancient Times to the Medieval Era

For Greco-Roman societies, marriage was not for love; rather, it was seen as a legal duty for all citizens. The idea of love and relationships began to change during the twelfth-century when the idea of ‘courtly love’ appeared for the first time in France with Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine’s ‘Court of Love’.
AUTHOR ELLIE-MAE BRITTON