{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Giving Cleopatra Voice with Natasha Solomons","description":"In this episode of the Exploress Book Club, Natasha Solomons and I explore her new book I Am Cleopatra and the complexities of bringing Cleopatra's character to life on the page. Natasha discusses her inspiration for writing about Cleopatra, the challenges of researching a historical figure often viewed through a male-dominated lens, and the importance of portraying women's voices in history. We talk about Cleopatra's education, her relationships with powerful men, and the vulnerability that comes with being a woman in a position of power.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Ways to support The Exploress:   Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including the video version of this conversation you won't find anywhere else Grab I Am Cleopatra through the Exploress Bookshop Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop Check out Kate's novels,&amp;nbsp;NIGHTBIRDS and&amp;nbsp;FYREBIRDS   ","author_name":"The Exploress","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theexploresspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40068095\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198448170"}