This wood engraving of Cleopatra by Frederick Sandys displays her seductive power as she attempts to claim Rome and legitimize her son in Colleen McCullough’s historical novel ‘Antony and Cleopatra.’ ...

Jonathon Norcross is a feature writer for Collider. He's also written for People, InsideHook, and Brooklyn Magazine, among other outlets. He co-produced the feature documentary Break the Game, which ...

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Ptolemy VIII, known as Pot Belly, takes control. A vengeful mother has the support of the mob - and persuades Rome she can be just as good a friend as Potbelly. In revenge Pot Belly sends a very ...