Paintings of the French emperor, gilded imperial furniture and a copy of his marriage certificate were among the items up for ...

Artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for €8.7 million in Paris ...

From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, the lost tombs of such historical figures continue to fascinate the public and ...

Great prices for paintings helped push the recent landmark Napoleon sale beyond expectations. Find out why the Emperor still ...

Among the top lots was a painting of Napoleon by Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse, which sold for 20 times its estimate at $1 million.

The expression you face pacem para bellum, that is, “if you want peace prepares the war”, often used in military ...

Sotheby's in Paris is actioning off a collection of relics from Napoleon's private world, including rings, a travel throne and one of his iconic bicorn hats.

Two centuries after his downfall, Napoleon remains both revered and controversial in France — but above all, unavoidable.