Live from the New York Public Library: Stacy Schiff’s ‘Cleopatra’ with Tim GunnThursday at 8 p.m. on ZoomFor more than 2,000 years, Cleopatra has been a magnet for rumors, legends and symbolic associations. When Stacy Schiff’s biography of the ancient monarch was published in 2010, it was celebrated for the way it handled her legacy. The author will join Tim Gunn, a fashion expert and history fan, to discuss the importance of the past and the complexities of biographical writing. Registered viewers will receive an email containing a link and a password to access the conversation. A video recording of the event will be available on the New York Public Library’s YouTube page starting on Friday.

Source: New York Times May 21, 2020 15:43 UTC