The costume design team behind “Napoleon,” the epic retelling of ... The duo costumed up to 900 background actors daily for large scenes (Yates recalled dressing up to 3,000 extras a day ...

As Napoleon Bonaparte consolidated his power in France in 1802, he commissioned the master armorer at the state armory in Versailles to make him a sword. This magnificent blade, which Napoleon ...

But before we dive into that divorce ceremony and whether it really went down like that — and why — a little background on the world’s favorite little man in a funny hat. Napoleon didn’t ...

Although some of Napoleon’s rank would have worn feathers in their hats at this time, Crossman explained that he had decided to keep it simple. “He was merging into the background, watching ...

Napoleon” for further historical background. “She really was a day away from being killed. I can only imagine that you would commit so much more intensely to life, which I think is why she ...