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Ancient Greece
Renowned Archaeologist Releases Cleopatra Documentary Amid Netflix Controversy
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass recently appeared in a 90-minute documentary about Cleopatra as the controversy brewing around the Netflix production Queen Cleopatra continues to brew following its release on the popular streaming platform.
The new documentary featuring Hawass, simply titled...
Ancient Greece
Top Egyptologist and Minister of Antiquities Criticizes Netflix’s “Cleopatra”
Dr. Zahi Hawass, one of the most famous Egyptologists and the former Egyptian Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs, has criticized Netflix for its controversial decision to cast Cleopatra with a black actress in an upcoming docuseries.
The new Netflix...
Greek News
Greek or Arab? Race Controversy Erupts Over White Actress Portraying Cleopatra
The internet exploded this past weekend when the beautiful Israeli action star Gal Gadot was chosen to portray the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a new movie from Paramount directed by Patty Jenkins.
Written by Greek-American screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis, the film...