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 ...

In October 1813 Napoleon faced the combined might of the Sixth Coalition (Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden) near Leipzig, in ...

A devastating volcanic eruption on the other side of the world contributed to Napoleon’s defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, scientists say. Fascinating new research released Wednesday makes a ...

Napoleon expert Jean Claude Dey presents Napoleon's hat, from the Napoleonic collection of the Palais de Monaco, in Fontainebleau. AP The iconic bicorne hat Napoleon is believed to have worn during ...

Filmmaker Ridley Scott is a master of the historical epic, having directed several – 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Exodus: Gods and Kings (even Robin Hood and The Last Duel ...