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Historic Battles Hollywood Got Embarrassingly Wrong
Most movies are expected to take some liberties with history for dramatic effect. Nobody expects the Indiana Jones films to be realistic, although the hero constantly battles Nazis. It is meant as…
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This British Admiral’s Body was Pickled in a Barrel of Brandy for One Unavoidable Reason
It’s not often that celebrated national heroes are treated unceremoniously after they’ve shaken off their mortal coil. It’s rarer still…
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“Death is Nothing”: The 7 Stages of Napoleon’s Rise to Power
To some he's the greatest leader France ever had; to others he's a warmongering tyrant. Very few figures from history…
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10 Things About Napoleon That You May Not Know
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most famous men in history. He rose from being a humble artillery captain to…