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From King Louis XIV to Art Basel: The History of Place Vendôme
During the French Revolution (1789-99) the name changed again, this time to Place des Piques. In 1792 a statue of Louis XIV ...
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Women in Napoleon’s Grande Armée
Women’s roles in Napoleon's Grande Armée, particularly that of the vivandières, became legendary and part of the army's lore.
The EERIEST abandoned places in Europe
From forgotten medieval relics and the decaying remnants of war to vacant hotels and deserted towns, Europe is full of ...
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Napoleon’s Grande Armée Medical Service
Napoleon's Grande Armée Medical Service was a pioneering system in military medicine, representing one of the earliest ...