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When France extorted Haiti – the greatest heist in history
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHaitian President Jean-Pierre Boyer receiving Charles X's decree recognizing Haitian independence on...
Famous birthdays for Oct. 22: Catherine Deneuve, Roddy Ricch
United Press International via Yahoo News· 8 months agoCatherine Deneuve attends the premiere of "Jeanne du Barry" at the 76th Cannes Film Festival at...
Napoleon’s Hat Sells for Record $2.1 Million
WWD via Yahoo News· 7 months agoHATS OFF: A hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte during his time as emperor of France sold on Sunday for a record 1.93 million euros, or $2.1 million, at an...
Pound falls as Jeremy Hunt announces tax rising Autumn Budget
The Independent via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe pound fell against the dollar after Jeremy Hunt announced the long-awaited Autumn Budget. The...
Uber Now Has a Flat-Fee Service That Will Chauffeur You to Champagne and Back — Lunch and Wine...
Food & Wine via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoGo ahead, book that ticket to Paris. Uber Bubbles For the first time in my life, I was happy to...
In the rakish footsteps of Lord Byron
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA statue of Lord Byron stands near the heart of Athens - Getty It looks a little incongruous, the moment you set eyes upon it. There, at the south-west...
How to stream Ridley Scott's Napoleon at home
Yahoo Movies UK· 7 months agoNapoleon stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader. (Apple TV+) Apple TV+ Ridley Scott returns to the historical epic with a biopic...
The top 16 Jane Austen adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion
The Independent via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoSome of the best costume dramas on the big and small screen were adapted from an Austen classic,...
14 Movies Like 'Pride & Prejudice' That You Can Stream Right Now
Cosmopolitan via Yahoo News· 8 months ago14 Movies Like 'Pride & Prejudice'Focus Features There are many reasons to be a fan of 2005's Pride...
70+ June Trivia Questions to Kickstart Your Summer Fun
LOVE to KNOW via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoDavideAngelini via Shutterstock Is June bustin' out all over in your neck of the woods? If you're...