Strong Women in History Week 1.

I love reading historical books about the influential women of the world's past. From the early 14th Century BC to current times. I am always fascinated by the political and religious influences these women had over their kingdoms or over their generation.

I thought this would be an interesting series to do with ATCs. Each swap will have a different historical character. You don't have to paint or draw each lady on the atcs. Unless you want to. Maybe an atc with things that each woman represented.

Week 1: Cleopatra Queen of Egypt, 69-30 B.C. Cleopatra was the ambitious last ruler of the Macedonian Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. In her struggles to win the crown and keep her country free, she sought the support of Julius Caesar, bearing him a son. For a time she lived in Rome. Later, she won the protection of Rome through an affair with Mark Anthony, and had three children with him. Financing his failing military campaigns, both she and Anthony were defeated in a battle against Octavian in 31 B.C. A lesser known fact is that Cleopatra was highly educated and possessed an impressive intellect, being a student of philosophy and international relations.

Standard 2.5x3.5in size. NO sticker slapping. Please put some effort into your atc.

NO FLAKERS! I may allow newbies into this swap if your profile is COMPLETELY filled out and you have at least 10 swap 3s. I don't want any issues with this series. Will angel if needed, hopefully wont have to.