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Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France from 1804-1815. A former general and First Counsul, he oversaw France's domination of Europe through a series of military conflicts.

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DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon's troops in Russia

DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon's troops in Russia

DNA from 19th-century mass graves has revealed two hidden killers of thousands of French troops.
ScienceOctober 24, 2025
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Goethe: The pop star of his time?

Goethe: The pop star of his time?

The German literary giant had a pre-internet and social media cult following among young people for his 'viral' novel.
CultureSeptember 30, 2024
Picture shows three people identified as actor Joaquin Phoenix, director Ridley Scott and actor Vanessa Kirby standing on a red carpet with the word 'Napoleon' printed on the background.

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' makes waves

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' makes waves

Some have questioned its accuracy but those who helped make the film have suggested it should just be enjoyed as it is.
FilmNovember 22, 2023
A nightview over the Rhine River with the illuminated Cologne Cathederal on the other side, and ferry boats lined up along the river.

Germany and its churches wrangle over Napoleon's asset grab

Germany and its churches wrangle over Napoleon's asset grab

Why the German state pays millions of euros to the Christian churches, and shedding the burden could cost it dearly.
BusinessJune 13, 2023
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Rosetta Stone: The race to decipher Egypt's hieroglyphs

Rosetta Stone: The race to decipher Egypt's hieroglyphs

The key to ancient Egypt: 200 years ago, an archaeological thriller finally led to solving the riddle of hieroglyphs.
CultureSeptember 29, 2022
A painting of Napoleon Bonaparte leading the War of the first coalition in 1796

Remembering that Napoleon reinstated slavery

Remembering that Napoleon reinstated slavery

France marks the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte's death on May 5, a legacy tainted by his reinstatement of slavery.
CultureMay 4, 2021
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