Caesar in Africa – The Alexandrian War | Ancient Roman History Podcast

Journey into one of the most dramatic episodes of Julius Caesar’s life — the brutal Alexandrian War, his alliance with Cleopatra, the battle for the Pharos lighthouse, and the campaign that ended with the immortal words *Veni, vidi, vici*.

This episode follows Caesar after the Battle of Pharsalus as he arrives in Egypt with only a small force, expecting diplomacy but finding himself trapped in a hostile capital, outnumbered six to one. Inside Alexandria, a deadly dynastic conflict unfolds between Cleopatra, her brother Ptolemy XIII, and the powerful courtiers who control the young king. From Cleopatra’s legendary secret entrance into the palace to the burning of the Egyptian fleet and the fighting around the Great Library, the story reveals how close Caesar came to defeat — even death.

You’ll hear how the Alexandrian War reshaped the ancient world: the rise of Cleopatra as ruler of Egypt, the fall of Ptolemy XIII and Arsinoë’s capture, and Rome’s growing control over the Nile. The podcast also covers Caesar’s lightning campaign against Pharnaces, culminating in his swift victory at Zela, as well as the political turmoil awaiting him back in Rome — including the shocking mutiny of his own veterans.

Perfect for listeners interested in ancient history, Caesar’s military genius, the Ptolemaic dynasty, and the real events behind the legend.

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