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Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia Was Aided by Two Surprising Deadly Diseases

Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive infantry’s demise during its retreat from Russia

A history of heists at the Louvre: From the Mona Lisa to Napoleon's jewels

From the Mona Lisa to the jewels of Napoleon, the Louvre has experienced over a century of high-profile heists.

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Could Fetch $250,000 At Sotheby’s Royal Sale

A diamond jewel owned by Napoleon Bonaparte and seized on the day of the battle of Waterloo will headline Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Sale on November 12 in Geneva

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Heads to Auction for the First Time

A unique diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte — and said to have been retrieved from the chaos of the Battle of Waterloo — will go under the hammer for the first time this November.

Rags-to-riches Wall Street banker Napoleon Brandford is ‘Undefeated’ — and coming to a theater near you

What set Brandford apart was his ability to cope and adapt to changes in the business and in his career – and keep building.
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