Cleopatra has always known she was destined to be queen of Egypt. And when she defeats her own brother to win the throne, it’s clear that the gods are on her side. Join historian Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent's bite which will change the course of history forever.
Tailored to the curriculum, the Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for 21st century children with stories that are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened.
Duration: 1 hour
Children of all ages welcome. The book itself is targeted at children aged 8+.
Ticket Price: £10 Child, £5 Adult, £16 Group of four
‘Few plots can rival the real-life dramas played out in the superb Adventures in Time series by the historian Dominic Sandbrook, one of the most exciting new voices in children's non-fiction.’ – Daily Telegraph