Paris, France — It is one of the most significant coins in the history of France. The Germinal Franc, a coin first minted in 1803, at the Monnaie de Paris, the French […]
The Emperor’s New Coins
Escapades on Elba with the Emperor
Historical reenactment of Napoleon landing on Elba at the bicentennial of his exile. Photo ©Roberto Ridi. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette What did he see first, the pristine turquoise and emerald waters, […]
The Emperor’s New Socks
Paris, France — As France and the world gear up for the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on May 5th, 2021, some people are pulling up his socks. Not […]
Celebrations and Renovations for Napoleon
France and the world at large are commemorating the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte this year. He died on the island of Saint Helena on May 5th, 1821 and is […]
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