What transpired between a British naval officer and the defeated French Emperor| 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
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
If you were taking a trip before the dawn of rail travel, you’d likely be stopping at a post-house.| Shannon Selin