Cleopatra and Caesar
She has herself rolled up in a carpet and delivered to his bedroom. Within a year she's pregnant and Egypt has a new ally.
Cleopatra and Antony
Round two. She seduces Caesar's right-hand man, they have three kids and a fleet, and basically declare war on Rome together. Bold strategy.
The Death of Cleopatra
She locks herself in her tomb with a basket of figs and an extremely angry snake. The last Pharaoh of Egypt picks her own ending.
Justinian and Theodora
An emperor marries a former actress, and together they save Constantinople from a riot, rebuild the legal code, and almost reconquer Rome.
The Tale of Genji
A noblewoman in Kyoto writes the world's first psychological novel about a beautiful prince and his messy love life. 1,000 years before the form catches on.
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Wants a son so badly he breaks with the Pope, beheads two wives, divorces two more, and ruins his own legacy. Get him out of his marriage.
Anne Boleyn Beheaded
She made a king break with Rome to marry her. Three years later he had her head cut off with a French sword for a fake adultery charge.
Mary Queen of Scots
Three husbands, multiple plots, 19 years in English prison, and finally beheaded by her own cousin Elizabeth. The most cinematic monarch ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Forbidden Love collection?
The Forbidden Love collection includes 8 stories: Cleopatra and Caesar, Cleopatra and Antony, The Death of Cleopatra, Justinian and Theodora, The Tale of Genji, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Forbidden Love stories for free?
Yes! All 8 stories in the Forbidden Love collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Forbidden Love cover?
The Forbidden Love collection spans 48 BCE, 41 BCE, 30 BCE, 527 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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