The French military leader’s famous words continue to inspire people to challenge limitations, pursue ambitious goals and ...

Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" is a sumptuous feast for the eyes according to film critics who just saw the film. The movie, detailing the life of the Emperor Napoleon (played by Joaquin Phoenix) and his ...

Despite being an inspired leader of ordinary soldiers, when it came to his marshals Napoleon was a total and utter control freak. To put it simply - he was the boss from hell ...

A mysterious letter written by Napoleon Bonaparte has been decoded for the first time in more than 200 years.

A coded letter sent on Napoleon Bonaparte's orders in March 1809 has finally been read, 217 years after it was written. The ...

He can be reached at james.titcomb@telegraph.co.uk and on X at @jamestitcomb Published 01 October 2026 2:14pm BST A coded ...

Joaquin Phoenix plays the French emperor as both a formidable giant and a fool in Scott’s historical epic, a testament to his peerless skill at bringing traditional combat to life. Entertainment ...

AI has deciphered a secret military message from Napoleon’s 1809 campaign that remained coded for more than 200 years.

At brief, introspective moments in Ridley Scott's pyrotechnics-heavy biopic Napoleon, a simple melody emerges from the delicate sound of an old piano. It's more than 200 years old and once belonged to ...