Ridley Scott's latest historic epic, Napoleon, is raising eyebrows from French historians — but should taking creative liberties really matter? (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) ...

In the first act of Ridley Scott’s newest film, “Napoleon,” the French general does something strangely anti-historical: fire a cannon at the tip of the Great Pyramids. In the next scene, he stands on ...

In a world where Hollywood blockbusters are dominated by tired franchises, Marvel metaverses, and schlocky horror slashers … one man has the experience and budget necessary to direct the ultimate ...

Napoleon Bonaparte died 200 years ago on May 5. He was in exile on the island of Saint Helena, far away from Europe, where he wielded much power and influence. His impact on genealogy research is ...

NAPOLEON, Ohio — It's been part of Napoleon history for more than a century, but in recent decades it's only been used as storage. Now, a plan to bring new life to the Napoleon Public Library is in ...

“Always him! Everywhere him!” When Victor Hugo published his poem “Him” (“Lui”) in 1827, no one could doubt the identity of the “him” in question. Six years after Napoleon Bonaparte’s death, and just ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Hugh Eakin PLUNDER Napoleon’s Theft of Veronese’s Feast By Cynthia Saltzman On Aug. 10, 1793, ...

Martin Scorsese isn’t the only legendary, octogenarian movie director with an expensive, period-piece passion project bankrolled by Apple coming out this fall. Ridley Scott — who celebrated his 85th ...

Looks like Napoleon Bonaparte now has his very own cruise. Hot spots from the life of the cocky Corsican who almost conquered Europe (the Duke of Wellington sends his regards) are on the manifest on ...