What did Cleopatra look like?
Unlike the countless marble figures of Augustus, only two busts have been identified as Cleopatra VII to date, and only one of them is complete. The…
Ancient Alexandria
The ancient city of Alexandria did not disappoint its visitors. Renowned for its beauty, architecture, and education, it is often surpassed by Athens and Rome…
The Importance of Heroes
I’m currently in the process of painting (yet another) portrait of Cleopatra, and it really got me thinking about how important heroes are in our…
The Death of Cleopatra
The Roman stood at the very center of the throne room. His eyes scanned the chamber, taking in every carving on the columns, every piece…
The Pyramid
1871 – East London Charles huddled into his scarf as he walked down the narrow cobblestone street. As pretty as the snow was, he could do…