Joaquin Phoenix's film explores Napoleon's passionate love and complicated marriage with Josephine, unveiling a multifaceted emperor.

Joaquin Phoenix's film explores Napoleon's passionate love and complicated marriage with Josephine, unveiling a multifaceted emperor.

Napoleon's literary side is revealed through the novella "Clisson et Eugénie," providing insight into his romantic and artistic inclinations.

Napoleon's unique leadership approach involves disguising as a lower-class citizen, wandering Paris streets for unfiltered feedback.

"Napoleon Complex" myth about his height, around 5 feet, 6 inches, originated from English propaganda during the Napoleonic Wars.

Napoleon's scientific pursuits in Egypt led to the Rosetta Stone discovery, showcasing his impact on cultural and scientific advancements

Despite stringent security, Napoleon's exile featured daring escape plans, including boats, balloons, and primitive submarines. 

Carrying a vial of poison, Napoleon expressed a fierce determination to control his life's narrative.

Beethoven's Third Symphony, initially dedicated to Napoleon, underwent a dramatic title change due to the emperor declaring himself Emperor.

Debunking claims of Napoleon's fear of cats, the anecdote adds a distinctive quirk to his character. 

Napoleon's mysterious death at 51, initially attributed to stomach cancer, sparked two centuries of speculation debunked by a 2008 study.