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EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY

Posted on July 24, 2014 by [email protected]

I found this: epic rap battles of history. The one I liked was Marilyn Monroe vs Cleopatra - I guess because they featured in two of my books. Don’t watch if you’re offended by bad language - after all, it … Continue reading →

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PHARAOH-LICIOUS

Posted on July 17, 2014 by [email protected]

They never had these when I was at school. I might have been more attentive to history if they did. This is Pharaoh-licious - a crash course on Cleopatra, with apologies to Fergie from Black Eyed Peas and ‘Fergielicious.’ the … Continue reading →

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THE LEGEND OF CLEOPATRA

Posted on October 20, 2013 by [email protected]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6MsKv0MGxA&w=560&h=315]   “This is the riveting story of Egypt’s last and greatest queen … creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men.” - Publishers Weekly

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CLEOPATRA, QUEEN OF SPIN

Posted on May 14, 2012 by [email protected]

Spin doctor: (informal) a person who provides a favourable slant to an item of news, potentially unpopular policy, etc, esp on behalf of a political personality or party (Collins English dictionary) The phrase ‘spin doctor’ came into common usage during … Continue reading →

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THE YEAR WITH THREE NOVEMBERS

Posted on February 29, 2012 by [email protected]

Today, February 29, is a date that occurs only every four years, and is called a leap day. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure, because the earth does not orbit around the … Continue reading →

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CLEOPATRA, LOOKIN AT YA

Posted on January 11, 2012 by [email protected]

If it wasn’t all true, it would be hard to believe; thirty years before Jesus, an eighteen year old princess tried to take over the world? Outrageous. But that’s what happened. She was the seventh Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra but really … Continue reading →

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