Was Queen Zenobia more successful than Cleopatra?In the third century AD, as Rome struggled against invasion, political chaos and a devastating military defeat, an extraordinary woman emerged from the Syrian desert to build an empire.Mike Bird is joined by historian Dr Nathanael Andrade, author of Zenobia: Shooting Star of Palmyra, to explore the dramatic rise of Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra.From the assassination of her husband to her remarkable military expansion across the Roman East, discover how Zenobia seized power, protected her young son and challenged the might of Rome itself.Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Subscribe to History's Last Stand to discover what happened when Rome finally fought back.
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Released on 21 Oct 2026