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Cleopatra and Marc Anthony Pearl Legend Entirely Plausible
When I ran the gallery, I was often asked to give lectures and gallery talks on jewelry, including pearls. When pearls were the subject, I frequently mentioned the famous story about Cleopatra and Marc Anthony. According to the legend, Cleopatra … Continue reading
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