The Iron Cross, one of the most widely recognized military decorations, originated during the Napoleonic Wars in 1813 when ...

What happens in Napoleon’s ending? In Napoleon’s ending, Napoleon is exiled to Elba but returns after hearing of Josephine’s death and reclaims his power. However, 100 days later, he was defeated in ...

In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte hoped to follow up his brilliant victories over Austria and Prussia with another decisive victory over the Russians in Poland. But amid freezing winter conditions, his ...

A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs — about $4.4 million — at a Geneva ...

The diamond-encrusted jewel, which the 19th-century French emperor wore on his hat, was lost along with other valuables as he retreated from his final battle. By Jenny Gross Reporting from Brussels A ...