Ahead of the release of Ridley Scott’s biopic, ‘Napoleon,’ here are 11 facts about the woman who once stood in the emperor’s shadow. ... Joséphine had two children with Alexandre, ...

“Napoleon” is a very big movie, ... poor for a society woman and has children, so desperation plays a role, though the movie suggests that what Joséphine truly sees is power.

Josephine Bonaparte was Napoleon’s first wife. Here’s what to know about the historical figure, including how she died and what her legacy is today.

Revered in equal parts as hero or villain, Emperor Napoleon I led France from the rubble of the Revolution to peace and political stability. At the same time, he undertook a military expansion ...