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Napoleon

Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? A historian explains the truth behind the legends of Ridley Scott’s biopic

Maverick Life

Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? A historian explains the truth behind the legends of Ridley Scott’s biopic

By Joan Tumblety

The perils of power – how hubris can lead to catastrophe

Maverick Life

The perils of power – how hubris can lead to catastrophe

By Bryan Hattingh

Ukraine’s mosquito strategy highlights crucial military lessons and exposes Russia’s failures

Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine’s mosquito strategy highlights crucial military lessons and exposes Russia’s failures

By Greg Mills

Newsdeck

Gold leaf from Napoleon's crown fetches 625,000 euros

By AFP

Fabulous Animal Farm should be performed in Parliament

Maverick Life

Fabulous Animal Farm should be performed in Parliament

By Lesley Stones

Two hundred years later, Waterloo remains iconic

Maverick Life

Two hundred years later, Waterloo remains iconic

By J Brooks Spector

Analysis: Dear Mr Zuma & the ANC, how long do you need?

South Africa

Analysis: Dear Mr Zuma & the ANC, how long do you need?

By Chris Gibbons

The emperor's new theme park

Media

The emperor's new theme park

By Rebecca Davis