LydiaJoy

LydiaJoy asked Stacy Schiff:

I'm not sure I'm following the rules, because this is a question about Cleopatra. Loved your book! There are still so many mysteries about Cleopatra. Is there a lost dream object out there -- something where you would say "If archeologists could only find X, it would tell us so much about Cleopatra?"

Stacy Schiff Given how little we have of Cleopatra -- one word in her handwriting, if indeed that is actually her handwriting -- almost anything would help. Some of what we know about justice in her day we know from legal documents that survived inside of mummified crocodiles. So more crocodile mummies, please! For years archeologists have searched for her tomb; it would not resolve the mystery of her death, but if found, it would tell us something of her life.

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Tim

Tim asked Stacy Schiff:

In your research for your book did you find out possible explanations for the girls' behaviours including the "hallucinations?" Is there a medical explanation?

Diana

Diana asked Stacy Schiff:

In your opinion, and despite learning from the past, has there been anything in the recent world news that you would describe as a 'witch hunt'?

Carolyn

Carolyn asked Stacy Schiff:

Not really a question? But I just want to say that I have very much enjoyed your books. You a a wonderful conversational style and have the ability to bring an historical figure and time to life. And you do great research to ensure accuracy OK. I had to include a question mark or it wouldn't take it. Silly, huh?

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