Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, Napoleon’s American Sister-in-Law - Shannon Selin
Baltimore belle Elizabeth Patterson became an international celebrity when she married Napoleon’s brother Jérôme Bonaparte in 1803.| Shannon Selin
Baltimore belle Elizabeth Patterson became an international celebrity when she married Napoleon’s brother Jérôme Bonaparte in 1803.| Shannon Selin
What was Niagara Falls like without all of its tourist trappings?| Shannon Selin
Many 19th-century packing tips sound remarkably like those of today.| Shannon Selin
After Napoleon’s 1815 defeat, Joseph Bonaparte fled to the United States, where he is credited with bringing European culture to the locals.| Shannon Selin
What if Napoleon Bonaparte had escaped from St. Helena and wound up in the United States in 1821?| Shannon Selin
During his exile on St. Helena, Napoleon reflected on his defeat at the June 1815 Battle of Waterloo. What did he say about the last battle he ever fought?| Shannon Selin
How difficult would it have been for Napoleon Bonaparte to escape from exile on St. Helena?| Shannon Selin
If you were taking a trip before the dawn of rail travel, you’d likely be stopping at a post-house.| Shannon Selin
