Name: Latin Day School: Cleopatra – An Egyptian Queen with George Sharpley
Start: 2026-04-25T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-25T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Abbey Church Yard, BA1 1LZ Bath, United Kingdom

$Latin Day School: Cleopatra \u2013 An Egyptian Queen with George Sharpley$

Step into the world of Cleopatra, the queen who stood against the might of the Roman Empire.
An African Queen: CLEOPATRA at The Roman Baths, with George Sharpley
Saturday 25th April 2026, 10am-4pm
As aristocratic families go, the Ptolemies are in a class of their own. They clung on to power for centuries, skilfully employing incestuous marriages, divorces and inter-family murders. The last―and not least―of the Ptolemies was Cleopatra. We’ll examine her time as queen of Egypt, her family background, and look at the literary evidence, sifting the evidence for bias, political hostility and sensationalism. A dull story it is not!
This engaging day school will explore her story through ancient Latin sources, featuring selected readings with English translations.
What to Expect:
A fascinating look at Cleopatra’s life and legacy
Guided readings from original Latin texts
Expert insights into the language and culture of the ancient world

Meet Your Tutor: George Sharpley
George is a former university teacher of Latin who has developed a wide range of learning materials and course books. His recent work focuses on bringing the poetry of Virgil and Ovid to wider audiences.
“I’ve worked in languages all my life, and Latin in particular. I am fascinated by the language and the culture around it. I’m especially hooked on the poetry, which I try to share wherever I can.”