But does it really matter? The casting of Adele James as their country’s greatest queen has infuriated Egyptians and reignited a long-standing controversy about her heritage.
Anger spreads over dark-skinned Cleopatra
Egyptian petition: 85,000 people have supported a demand to cancel the programme. Glossary
Mark Antony - An ancient Roman politician and general, known for his affair with Cleopatra.
Sonorous - Producing a deep and imposing sound.
Grandiose - Impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
Furore - An excited or angry reaction. It was originally an Italian word meaning "rage" or "madness".
Arab - Arabia includes the countries on the coast of north Africa (from Morocco in the north-west) and the Arabian peninsula. It does not include Iran, which is in Asia but which is the most significant supporter of Shia Islam.
Macedonian - From Macedonia, an ancient Greek kingdom (and current modern day region including the country of North Macedonia and the region of Macedonia in Greece).
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