While Napoleon did nothing special for his first Christmas in exile on St. Helena in 1815, the British cheered themselves with a recipe for Bonypart pie.| Shannon Selin
The grand couvert was a ceremony in which French royalty dined in front of members of the public. Napoleon re-introduced the ritual when he became Emperor.| Shannon Selin
Would you rather eat sweetbread or sweetmeat?| Shannon Selin
Italian singer, teacher & composer Girolamo Crescentini (1766-1846) was one of Napoleon's favourite singers. As a castrato, he had the voice of a male soprano.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon cultivated an easily recognizable image by keeping his wardrobe simple. The three basic pieces were a modest uniform, a bicorne hat and an overcoat.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon was not a gourmand. He liked simple meals, he ate very quickly, and he diluted his wine with water.| Shannon Selin
There's no shortage of facts about Napoleon. Here are 10 you might not be aware of.| Shannon Selin
These 10 Napoleon Bonaparte quotes are often taken out of context. Considering the circumstances in which Napoleon said them puts a different spin on them.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon is one of the most misquoted people in history. Here are 10 supposed Napoleon Bonaparte quotes that did not originate with him.| Shannon Selin
