More than 100 objects connected to the French emperor just sold at auction. The collection sheds light on the man and the ...

A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than $10 million in Paris, an auction house ...

Discover the fascinating history of the Eugène Napoléon Foundation in Paris during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on ...

Ottoman imperium eventually ended in ignominy, with defeat in World War I and the Armenian Genocide – an appalling ...

In 1813, following his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon faced a desperate battle to save his empire. His enemies were ...

Two centuries after his downfall, Napoleon remains both revered and controversial in France — but above all, unavoidable.

N apoleon Bonaparte was the first emperor of France and one of history's most powerful men ever. Yet despite commanding a ...

Napoleon Bonaparte amassed the largest army ever in Europe for his invasion of Russia in 1812. At its peak, the Grande Armee consisted of more than 554,000 men.

Among the star lots is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat, crafted by his official hatmaker Poupard, estimated at between 500,000 ...

One of the greatest military strategists, Napoleon Bonaparte, fought and lost at the Battle of Waterloo on 1815. This marked ...

Napoleon's rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain, that sparked a nationalist revolt against the French. At Bailén Napoleon's Empire suffered its first major ...

A Paris opera house created under French Emperor Napoleon III celebrates 150 years The Paris opera house known as the Palais Garnier turns 150 this year. Culture.