57 min
CUNNING CLEOPATRA | Life and Feminist Analysis | The Other Marthas Podcast 019 The Other Marthas Podcast
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Welcome to The Other Marthas: the show where a drama student and a film graduate try to make sense of things we wish we were qualified in instead, with an emphasis on history, mystery and all things morbid. This episode dives into the life and trials of Cleopatra, as immortalised by playwrights and scholars long after her death. But whose story are we really following when we consume these accounts, and why is her beauty more legendary than her political achievements? Tune in for murder, scandal, incest, and most importantly, a whole lot of badass politics.
Please note: this episode includes lengthy discussions on sexism and misogyny through the ages, as well as touching on racist issues (particularly around 52:13) and lookism. The tale of Cleopatra is steeped in sexualisation, and also features murder, incest, capital punishment and double suicide (though these latter topics are not heavily discussed). One to avoid if the brutality of the ancient world isn't your cup of tea...
TIMESTAMPS: 01:57 - Cleopatra and modern feminism 26:15 - Biography of Cleopatra 49:19 - Race, beauty and alternative readings
Welcome to The Other Marthas: the show where a drama student and a film graduate try to make sense of things we wish we were qualified in instead, with an emphasis on history, mystery and all things morbid. This episode dives into the life and trials of Cleopatra, as immortalised by playwrights and scholars long after her death. But whose story are we really following when we consume these accounts, and why is her beauty more legendary than her political achievements? Tune in for murder, scandal, incest, and most importantly, a whole lot of badass politics.
Please note: this episode includes lengthy discussions on sexism and misogyny through the ages, as well as touching on racist issues (particularly around 52:13) and lookism. The tale of Cleopatra is steeped in sexualisation, and also features murder, incest, capital punishment and double suicide (though these latter topics are not heavily discussed). One to avoid if the brutality of the ancient world isn't your cup of tea...
TIMESTAMPS: 01:57 - Cleopatra and modern feminism 26:15 - Biography of Cleopatra 49:19 - Race, beauty and alternative readings
57 min