The Latest Breaking News from Napoleon Bonaparte

The historical French leader has captivated imaginations around the globe for centuries as the subject of books, films, songs and poems. As a new biopic directed by Ridley Scott is set to further embellish Napoléon Bonaparte's legend, the reality of his legacy is more complicated.

In his epic historical drama, Ridley Scott depicts Napoleon Bonaparte’s career not only through a military lens but a romantic one, suggesting that Napoleon’s global conquests were driven by a desire to conquer his wife Josephine’s heart.

Ridley Scott depicts a despot's ambition while taking surprising creative detours. Read Inverse's review of 'Napoleon.'

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A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday, the auction house said.

Black bicorne hat is one of 20 remaining that once belonged to French emperor, who famously wore them sideways

One of Napoleon Bonaparte's signature hats goes up for auction on Sunday alongside other personal items in Fontainebleau, outside Paris, and is expected to fetch more than half a million euros.