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Was Napoleon actually short?
Was Napoleon actually short?
Learn why Napoleon I came to have a reputation for being short even though he was of average height for his time and place.
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Was Napoleon actually short?
A look at France's historic restaurant culture and what sets its cuisine apart from the rest of the world
Joan of Arc's heroic life
History of Élysée Palace in France
Learn about the Scandola Nature Reserve located on the island of Corsica and the strict patrolling done by the rangers
Who was Widukind, leader of the Saxons?
Why is the Great Sphinx's nose missing?
The controversial life and death of Marie-Antoinette
The true story of Napoleon Bonaparte
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