Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes... The post Putin & Napoleon: A True Story of Overreach, ...

American Legion Post 126 in Alton sponsored a drum-and-bugle corps that performed at fairs and parades.

On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were opened on five separate subway trains in a ...

2024; Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar announces he is stepping down. On the same day, Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the White House. Also, ...

Melissa “Missy” Renee Yoh, 40, of Ozark, Alabama and formerly of Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Alabama. She was ...

THERE is a stunning Mediterranean island three hours from Ireland that boasts Europe’s largest marine park, 150 beaches and mud baths. Elba Island is a breathtaking fish-shaped spot located ...

They sought to liberalize the political system only when they started to face significant political uncertainty and pushback – Napoleon I in the 100 days after his return from Elba, and Napoleon ...

With access to a unique archive of personal letters, this documentary brings the love story of Napoleon to life. The unpublished love letters Napoleon wrote to Josephine shed new light on Napoleon ...

Fly over the breathtaking Elba Island, Italy, with stunning drone footage showcasing its rugged coastline, crystal-clear waters, and lush green hills. Discover the island’s rich history, from Napoleon ...

Never say Hollywood can’t give itself a note. Once the motion picture industry started handing out the Academy Awards, they noticed that moviegoers cared more about some categories than others.

On 1 March, something extraordinary happened on the south coast of France. Napoleon – who had escaped from Elba on the brig Inconstant – landed in the seaside village of Golfe-Juan, between Cannes and ...

Of course, no trip to Elba is complete without visiting Napoleon Bonaparte's residences. The French Emperor was exiled to the Island of Elba for around 10 months in 1814 - and visitors can now ...