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Black and white photo. Is a picture of France's cabinet members. Napoleon's son is in the middle.

Napoleon’s Children -This is What Happened to Them

2022-05-19

Some of Napoleon’s children grew up to be train wrecks. Others became respected figures on their own right. Find out which was which.Continue Reading

Napoleon and three other men walk inside a building. They are all sharply dressed in the French fashion of the time. Napoleon wears a military uniform.

What Was Napoleon’s First Language?  French, Italian, or What?

2022-05-03

He was the emperor of the French. But was Napoleon’s first language French… or was it something else?Continue Reading

Painting. A portrait of Napoleon dressed in the imperial robes. He holds the symbols of power: a scepter and a world globe.

Was Napoleon French or Italian?

2022-04-26

Was Napoleon French or Italian… or Corsican? So many questions. Let’s answer them.Continue Reading

Painting of Napoleon in military uniform surrounded by his officers and foreign officers that are surrendering.

Was Napoleon Short, or Is That a Lie?

2022-04-18

Scholars say Napoleon was of average height. Yet, his friends always described him as short. What gives?
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Painting of Napoleon posing inside his study in military uniform.

44 Powerful Quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte

2022-04-07

These quotes by Napoleon will fuel your desire to win -and might even show you how!Continue Reading

Close-up of a young Edith Piaf's face. She is smiling broadly.

“La Vie en Rose” -Lyrics Translated into English

2021-01-18

Read the lyrics of Edith Piaf’s romantic song.Continue Reading

White and black photo of Edith Piaf and two friends reading a newspaper.

Edith Piaf’s “Je ne Regrette Rien” Translated into English

2021-01-16

This is one of the most famous French songs of all time, and Edith Piaf sang it. Find out what the lyrics say.Continue Reading

These Are the 8 Best Nude Beaches the World Has to Offer

2020-06-22

Dare to bare it all. In these beaches from all over the world nudism is allowed, actually in some of them, nudism is mandatory.Continue Reading

Death Masks of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures

2020-06-15

Ever wondered what Napoleon, Mary of Scots, or Washington really looked like? Find out thanks to their death masks.Continue Reading

Spanish Flu: The Real Origin of the 1918 Pandemic

2020-04-21

The disease was not so Spanish after all. The “Spanish flu” probably originated in the U.S., in France, or in China. Sorry, Spain.Continue Reading

‘Voodoo Song’ Translated Into English

2019-09-09

This catchy song is about dancing. Check out the original Voodoo video and lyrics.Continue Reading

Balvin’s Song ‘Mi Gente’ Translated Into English

2019-08-26

This song is all good vibes and inclusiveness. Don’t believe us? Read the translated lyrics. Continue Reading

A royal family waving from the palace's balcony

Bet You Didn’t Know These 9 Royals Were South American

2019-08-19

This list includes current queens, like Maxima of the Netherlands, and several princesses. Hola!Continue Reading

These Are the 10 Best-Selling Novels of All Time

2019-08-05

Pssst: did Harry Potter make into the list?Continue Reading

largest palaces, picture of the Louvre

Take a Look at the 5 Largest Palaces In the World

2019-07-15

Some of these royal palaces are so luxurious they even have air-conditioned stables. Word.Continue Reading

most expensive paintings in the world. leonardo, gaugin, cezanne, klimt, de kooning, pollock

These Are the 6 Most Expensive Paintings in the World

2019-06-14

Somebody sure broke their piggy bank. These are the 6 most expensive paintings ever sold. What do you think, are they worth it?Continue Reading

great female writers

6 Female Writers That Have Reached Iconic Status

2019-06-14

These women wrote centuries ago. And now they are icons in their countries. Continue Reading

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