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On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics saySpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technol...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lessonQuote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, hailing from the scenic island of Corsica, journeyed from modest roots to the h...
Quote of the day by Alexander Pushkin: 'It's a lucky man, a very lucky man, who is committed to what he believes..' ; life lesson from father of Russian literatureAlexander Pushkin, a celebrated Russian poet, explored the privilege of living by one's ideals in his novel 'Eugene Onegin.' He expressed e...
Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind” — inspiring lessons on mental peace, stress-free living and emotional strength by the legendary French emperor and military leaderNapoleon Bonaparte’s famous quote about a quiet mind shares an important life lesson about peace and health. The story explains how calm th...
Quote of the day by Haile Selassie I: “Leadership does not mean domination…” — powerful lessons on true leadership, why real leaders guide not control, and what today’s youth can learn about responsibility and respect from Ethiopia’s iconic rulerQuote of the day by Haile Selassie I explains real leadership in simple words. It shows leaders should guide people, not control them. The ...
On being triggered by a tree at EpernayTwo wars, separated by 200+ years, could not be more different on what counts
Putin, after Macron speech, says some people forget Napoleon's fateRussian President Vladimir Putin, in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks about Russia being a threat to Europe and the c...
When can you watch Ridley Scott's epic 'Napoleon' on Apple TV+?In a remarkable comeback to the limelight, the historical opus "Napoleon," directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ridley Scott and starring ...
Here's why historians are not a fan of Ridley Scott's NapoleonRidley Scott's Napoleon biopic, featuring Joaquin Phoenix, triggers historical controversy. Historians critique its inaccuracies, notably s...
Napoleon movie drops new trailer. Watch here, check release dateRidley Scott's 'Napoleon' has released a new trailer ahead of the movie's release next month.
Bastille Day: Day to celebrate French RevolutionBastille Day is celebrated every year in the French capital of Paris with a military parade, fireworks, concerts, musical performances, and...
Napoleon Bonaparte's dress sword used in 1799 coup may fetch $3.5 mn at US auctionFive other weapons that belonged to the French emperor will go under the hammer.
Flawless jewels that belong to Napoleon's adoptive daughter up for auction next weekThe jewels date back to the early 19th century.