Recent posts for Cleopatra Cincinnati
Let it be done
Every great story must come to an end, and my departure from Cincinnati is truly bittersweet. I’m unbelievably happy that I was able to share my story with all of you, and while you have marveled at my golden goblets and colossal statues, I’ve been fascinated...
Posted: 9/9/2011 11:48 AM
My final days
My exhibit is in its final days at Cincinnati Museum Center, and as I prepare to depart, I’m reminded of the final days of my own life—ones that I remember like they were yesterday. Among the scandals, political power struggles and love affairs, my dramatic...
Posted: 9/2/2011 11:02 AM
Traveling with a queen
As my time in Cincinnati comes to an end, I’m forced with an awful reality—I have a lot of packing to do! As a queen, I’m used to traveling. The problem is that I don’t pack light. How can I when I carry nearly 30 tons of precious gems, granite statues...
Posted: 8/26/2011 10:18 AM
The Life of a Fashionista: Now and Then
I’ve always loved fashion. In my time, fashion was so different than it is today. It was still about the glamour, but the choices were so limited back then. We didn’t have the department stores and boutiques that now grace the sidewalks. I would have...
Posted: 8/19/2011 10:52 AM
The jewel of the Mediterranean
During my travels, I’ve come to see how much a city truly defines a culture. Here in Cincinnati, I’ve learned that it’s all about Skyline Chili, Frisch’s Big Boy, the Reds and good beer. It’s about the combination of the historical and contemporary, sprawling...
Posted: 8/12/2011 4:15 PM
The adventures of a queen
Anytime I get to explore something new, I find it exceptionally invigorating. Whenever I visited Rome, I always enjoyed taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Although it hardly compared to my beautiful Alexandria, I always felt such a thrill with...
Posted: 8/5/2011 10:58 AM
Celebrations through the centuries
The traditions of today continue to amaze me. Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about various state fairs. From what I understand, a state fair is a celebration of the culture of the state, a recreational gathering for a society. Back in Alexandria, we...
Posted: 7/29/2011 3:37 PM
The best of both worlds
I’m known as the last queen of Egypt, and indeed I was. But something that few people know about me (and don’t even get me started on THAT list) is that I was actually Macedonian Greek. My ancestor, Ptolemy I, a general to Alexander the Great, took control...
Posted: 7/22/2011 2:21 PM
The power of the "creepy crawlies"
Insects. Today you might find them crawling around in your flower garden or burdening you during an outdoor picnic. Today they are commonly referred to as pests, “creepy crawlies” that frustrate humans; however, in my time, some insects were sacred beings,...
Posted: 7/18/2011 9:37 AM
It’s all about connection
Today, being bilingual is encouraged, celebrated, and esteemed. In my time, knowing multiple languages was essential, especially in the political sphere. As a political leader, it was necessary for me to be able to conduct international business and communicate...
Posted: 7/8/2011 3:29 PM
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