Before a live audience at the Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association conference, we dive into Cleopatra's famous asp with guest Emily Sharrett. How does medieval and early modern viper lore help us understand why this snake became the iconic instrument of her death? And what was Shakespeare doing with it? Also on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4n1Qmw94oW8
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