Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1963 biopic Cleopatra cost $44 million ($320 million adjusted for inflation), ran four hours in length, and was largely overshadowed by the offscreen romance between leads ...

A new trailer for Cleopatra featuring Zendaya has sparked widespread excitement and confusion among fans, leaving many wondering whether it’s an official project or just another fan-made teaser. This ...

The 1963 film Cleopatra was a trailblazing project for a number of reasons. Elizabeth Taylor, who was already a well-established film star, snagged the lead role with ease as the movie’s producer, ...

Step beyond Hollywood myths to uncover the real Cleopatra, the final ruler of ancient Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty. This documentary explores her Greek-Macedonian origins, exceptional education in ...

The task is simple: walk or die.

When Ben Mankiewicz began work on the sixth season of The Plot Thickens, TCM's long-form podcast, he knew this one would be unlike the seasons preceding it in that the story was personal. The season ...

It’s a family affair this time around, with Ben Mankiewicz examining all that went into the making of the scandalous epic directed by his uncle Joe. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor As TCM notes, the ...

For decades, Egyptologists have been searching for a priceless treasure that could revolutionize our knowledge of the Pharaonic dynasties: Cleopatra’s tomb. A treasure that has not yet been found.

Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.