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Today in History: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union
Chicago Tribune· 8 hours agoIn 1940, during World War II, Adolf Hitler gained a stunning victory as France was forced to sign an...
Boat Georgia course a wise investment of time for those who love the water
The Albany Herald, Ga. via Yahoo News· 20 hours ago“There is no such thing as an accident; it is fate misnamed.” ‒ Napoleon Bonaparte ALBANY ‒ When it comes to boating accidents, Eric White and Tabareyon ...
Elon Musk's top podcast picks
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 4 days agoHe's also a fan of "The Age of Napoleon Podcast," which is described as centering on "the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well ...
Bioethics Expert Kristina Orfali Honored with Légion d'Honneur
Columbia University News· 2 days agoThe Légion d'honneur, established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, is France's highest distinction,...
A look into ‘mind-blowing’ food on Hong Kong’s new high-speed sleeper trains
South China Morning Post· 5 days agoNapoleon Bonaparte apparently said: “An army marches on its stomach.” The French emperor did not...
Antiques: What made Napoleon love his Breguet Watch?
The Desert Sun· 6 days agoWithout a doubt, Rolex is the 800-pound gorilla in the category known to nearly everyone not living under a rock. After Rolex, the roster of the 10 most...
Today in History: June 18, Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space | Texarkana Gazette
Texarkana Gazette· 5 days agoToday is Tuesday, June 18, the 170th day of 2024. There are 196 days left in the year. This is...
How this Staten Island elementary school transformed into a living wax museum | In Class column
Staten Island Advance· 4 days agoIN CLASS: This feature is part of an ongoing education column highlighting the various activities...
Today in History
The Ponca City News· 4 days agoToday is the 170th day of 2024 and the 92nd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, initiating the War of 1812.
Wine collectors are at last taking champagne seriously
The Economist· 2 days agoNAPOLEON BONAPARTE was a champagne enthusiast. Later, as emperor, Napoleon stopped in Épernay on his way to, and back from, war. In the ...