{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6409e3f55452ad0011dbc6ef/69dcc1a1daa5b95957bcdc3c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cleopatra with Lucy Hughes-Hallett: Gloucester History Festival Special","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6409e3f55452ad0011dbc6ef/1776075011133-50dd76e6-1fe5-44ba-b056-bf2b95afbfd0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Discover the complex legacy of Cleopatra, from political propaganda to gender dynamics, as explored in Lucy Hughes-Hallett's insightful book.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’ll delve into the intriguing perspectives on Cleopatra as discussed by Lucy Hughes-Hallett in her book, *Cleopatra: Histories, Dreams, and Distortions*. Cleopatra has often been a subject of fascination, yet her life has been marred by propaganda and distortion. This exploration will reveal not only her story but also the societal attitudes towards women, power, and race.</p><p><br></p><p>Grab a copy of Cleopatra <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9780008781323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9780008781323</a></p><p><br></p><p>Keep up to date with Lucy via her website <a href=\"https://www.lucyhughes-hallett.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.lucyhughes-hallett.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: <a href=\"mailto:jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our <a href=\"https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> - <a href=\"https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink</a></p><p><br></p><p>To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/64ac72532a77ae00110d8330/shows/6409e3f55452ad0011dbc6ef/www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson</p><p>Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJackson</p><p>Follow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJackson</p><p>Follow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson</p>","author_name":"History with Jackson"}