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Referenced as a play when discussing the portrayal of Antony, with the quote 'Antony, the triple pillar of the world transformed into a scrumpet's fool' and later mentioned regarding the mausoleum scene and Cleopatra's death

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The episode opens with a famous speech from Shakespeare's play describing Cleopatra's arrival at Tarsus to meet Mark Antony. The hosts discuss how Shakespeare's passage is based on Plutarch's account.

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Referenced for its portrayal of Cleopatra, specifically quoting 'age cannot wither her nor custom stale her infinite variety' and Enobarbus's description of seeing Cleopatra 'hop 40 paces through the public street.'