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

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 ...

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 ...

The movie didn't have happy thoughts and failed to take off. With a whopping $150 million budget, the film grossed only $129 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Also on this date: In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to Paris after escaping his exile on Elba, beginning his “Hundred Days” rule. In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s influential novel about ...

Harriet Sime visits a tiny village in Tuscany known for its castles and craft pasta. 'Give the region's larger towns and cities a miss and head to the charming little village of Lari instead,' she ...

Advertisement In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte and 1,200 men left his exile on the Isle of Elba to start his 100-day campaign to regain France. In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation ...