What did Americans think of the Napoleonic exiles? - Shannon Selin
Many Bonapartists fled to the United States after Napoleon’s 1815 defeat. What did Americans think of the French exiles in their midst?| Shannon Selin
Many Bonapartists fled to the United States after Napoleon’s 1815 defeat. What did Americans think of the French exiles in their midst?| Shannon Selin
Christmas Eve traditions in 19th century Pennsylvania included shopping, merry-making, and a visit from ‘Bellschniggle,’ Christkindle or St. Nicholas.| Shannon Selin
Panoramas were large circular paintings that aimed to give the viewer the experience of being physically present in the scene being depicted - an early attempt at virtual reality.| Shannon Selin
Does Napoleon have any living descendants? How about his Bonaparte siblings? Do any of them live in America? Here's a handy summary.| Shannon Selin
If you liked "10 Interesting Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte," you might enjoy these interesting facts about Napoleon’s family.| Shannon Selin
Though not considered beautiful, Napoleon's niece Charlotte had charm and artistic talent. Her aunt called her a "vixen" and a Swiss painter killed himself over her.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s brother Lucien played a key role in Napoleon's rise to power, but refused to give up his wife when Napoleon demanded.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon's mother, Letizia Bonaparte, was pragmatic, stoical and domineering. She once told Napoleon, “It’s not poverty I’m afraid of, it’s the shame.”| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s younger brother Louis Bonaparte failed to become the soldier Napoleon had trained him up to be, or even a pliable puppet King of Holland.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch, was a good-natured art collector who got caught in the struggle between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII.| Shannon Selin
The Napoleonic Wars caused many French people to flee to America. Here are five prominent French refugees who wound up in the United States.| 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
President James Monroe met Napoleon when he was in France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. He later became alarmed at Napoleon's ambition.| Shannon Selin
Despite his mother's efforts to raise him as a European, Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte preferred life in the United States.| 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
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
Napoleon was a busybody when it came to his family.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. There are many myths about his birth, and one myth-like thing that is true.| Shannon Selin
After his 1815 abdication from the French throne, Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to start a new life in the United States. Why didn’t he?| 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
Napoleon's niece and her scandalous marriages| 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
