Dive into the captivating tale of Cleopatra, the iconic Queen of Egypt, as she astonishes Mark Antony with an audacious bet. Set in a luxurious backdrop, Cleopatra wagers that she can host a dinner with a jaw-dropping price tag of 10 million sesterces. Mark Antony, intrigued, eagerly awaits to see how the queen would pull it off. The climax unfolds as Cleopatra, in an act of unparalleled extravagance, dissolves one of her invaluable pearl earrings in a cup of vinegar and drinks it. Witness this historic moment of opulence and Cleopatra's genius in asserting her wealth and power.
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