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Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia Was Aided by Two Surprising Deadly Diseases

Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive ...
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The bug that defeated Napoleon's army in Russia isn't what we thought

One of the first events to signal the collapse of Napoleon's reign was his crushing defeat after an invasion of Russia in ...

A history of heists at the Louvre: From the Mona Lisa to Napoleon's jewels

From the Mona Lisa to the jewels of Napoleon, the Louvre has experienced over a century of high-profile heists.

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Could Fetch $250,000 At Sotheby’s Royal Sale

A diamond jewel owned by Napoleon Bonaparte and seized on the day of the battle of Waterloo will headline Sotheby’s Royal & ...

Rags-to-riches Wall Street banker Napoleon Brandford is ‘Undefeated’ — and coming to a theater near you

What set Brandford apart was his ability to cope and adapt to changes in the business and in his career – and keep building.
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Revealed: Napoleon's diamond jewel that he abandoned after being humbled at the Battle of Waterloo

Napoleon had engaged the forces of Britain - led by the Duke of Wellington - and other nations at Waterloo after escaping ...