Cleopatra’s Secret Poison Experiments

Cleopatra was known as one of the smartest rulers in history, not just beautiful. But behind palace

walls, she had a dark obsession. Ancient writers recorded that Cleopatra was fascinated by

poisons. She wanted to know which poison killed the fastest, which caused pain,

and which caused a peaceful death. She secretly tested different poisons on condemned prisoners.

Snake venom, plant toxins, and rare chemicals were used while doctors observed

the reactions. Cleopatra believed a ruler should always control their own fate.

That is why, when she was defeated by Rome, she refused humiliation. Legend says she

chose the asp bite not randomly, but because of her experiments. She believed it