From battlefields to boudoirs. The auction — aiming to make in excess of 7 million euros ($7.5 million) — is a biography in objects. The centerpiece is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat, the ...

In 1808, 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 ...

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

Alternative Investments; Napoleon’s bicorne headgear, the original MAGA hat, could fetch €800,000. Napoleon would not be out of place in Trump’s America, says Chris Carter ...

Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Salamanca 1812. Posted: June 17, 2025 | Last updated: June 17, 2025. In 1812 French forces in Spain were severely overstretched, as Napoleon withdrew the best troops for ...

Napoleon, however, wore his in battle with the wings parallel to his shoulders. Its estimate is €500,000 – €800,000 ($571,167 - $913,867).

The gun, designed by a Polish arms maker, comes with a retractable or adjustable folding stock. This makes it a great choice for paratroopers, a Polish captain told BI last week.

The grave of a notable soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo has been restored by volunteers. Sgt William Lawrence's posthumously published autobiography was one of the most famous first-hand ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Pierogi, kielbasa and golabki galore! The 70th annual Polish Festival returns to Clinton Square downtown on June 20, 21 and 22. Attendance is free, and visitors can try a ...

The aim of the Polish news service is to counter a "storm of disinformation", BBC News Global Director and Deputy CEO Jonathan Munro.

Sgt Lawrence served in South America and fought throughout the Napoleonic wars. During Waterloo, on 18 June 1815, his 40th Regiment of Foot was in the thick of the battle.