15. His Death Mask Is Still a Source of Mystery
After Napoleon Bonaparte’s death in 1821, multiple death masks were created, leading to debates over their authenticity. The original cast was taken by Dr. Francis Burton, but some accounts suggest that Madame Bertrand, Napoleon’s attendant, stole part of the cast and gave it to Dr. Antommarchi. This has led to questions about the authenticity of the masks. Explore this historical puzzle at Atlas Obscura.
