13 People Break Down The Historical Lies That Are Widely Accepted To This Day Some historical lies get repeated so many times, we start believing they are true. Bored Panda · Jun 12, 2025
5 Movies Over 4 Hours Long That Are Totally Worth It Most people groan when they see a movie runtime stretch beyond the two-hour mark, but some films break the four-hour barrier and still leave audiences wanting more. These aren’t just movies; they’re full-blown cinematic experiences that immerse you in breathtaking storytelling, sweeping visuals, and unforgettable performances. While movies over 4… Plunged in Debt · May 27, 2025
Civilization 7's choice of leaders came down to "authenticity and not accuracy" - "The goal is not 'is wrong wrong?' But rather 'Does wrong feel wrong?'" It's a head-scratcher GamesRadar · May 26, 2025
From peasant fodder to posh fare: how snails and oysters became luxury foods Oysters and escargot are recognised as luxury foods around the world – but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein. The Conversation · May 22, 2025
Tory MP Slams Labour for Snubbing Middlesex Day Tradition The Union Jack isn’t the only flag sparking political heat in Westminster. Middlesex Day, which honours the bravery of British troops at the Battle of Albuhera against Napoleon. The Fashion Central · May 16, 2025
Oui, chef! ‘Carême’ introduces world’s first (sexy) celebrity chef, a Napoleonic-era kitchen god Think “The Bear,” translated to Napoleonic-era France The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
Napoleon letter denying role in pope’s arrest up for auction A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with the Vatican. Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2025
Napoleon Letter Auction Recalls French Pope Detention A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with the Vatican. International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025
Slideshow: Le Pen supporters gather in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force Thousands of supporters of France's far right National Rally gathered on 6 April at Place Vauban, near the golden dome of Les Invalides and the tomb of Napoleon. Radio France Internationale · Apr 7, 2025
Barry Lyndon at 50: why Kubrick’s most overlooked masterpiece deserves another viewing Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, struggled at the box office when it was released. It remains one of the director’s most under-appreciated films. Unlike 2001: A Space Odyssey or The Shining, which have been endlessly dissected in books and essays, Barry Lyndon has received… The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
34 Years Later, 'Civilization 7's Brilliant Trick Brings A Never-Before-Seen Version Of Napoleon To Life Napoleon is reappearing in Civilization 7 as an ambitious, confident leader who’s ready to make loads of enemies. Inverse dives into how his character was created this time. Inverse · Apr 1, 2025
Why it’s time to stop under-estimating South African wine For too long, South African wine has been dismissed as a supermarket bargain rather than a fine wine contender. But as Hannah Twiggs discovers, with world-class terroir, a deep winemaking history and producers crafting bottles that can rival Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, it’s time for UK drinkers to take it… The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Civilization 7's 'first major update' tweaks balance and fixes some UI issues, but don't expect an overhaul Civilization 7's 1.1.0 patch is available now for PC and consoles, and is Firaxis' first big response to player feedback. PC Gamer · Mar 4, 2025
Trump under fire for likening himself to Napoleon amid attacks on judges President posted ‘he who saves his country does not violate any laws’ quote attributed to French emperor The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025 Titanic talents, fabulous florals and a river of black stone – the week in art Emii Alrai homes in on Vesuvius, Cézanne and Manet go on display and Yayoi Kusama shows us her green fingers
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024 The Great Fire of London, Hitler's rise and 9/11: Which Nostradamus predictions came true? The historic seer has developed a large following for his eerie predictions – but which have actually come true?
PC Gamer · Dec 18, 2024 The Sims creator's new life sim will let you arrange dinner with Napoleon, or 'a cage match between Cleopatra and my grandma' A life sim where players collaboratively create memories for in-game avatars? It can only be a Will Wright game…
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 Pope Francis to focus on regional 'crisis and conflict' during first papal visit to Corsica A brief visit by Pope Francis to the French island of Corsica will put a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local traditions of popular piety on the one hand and migrant deaths and wars on the other
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024 Milan's Brera boosts its cultural cachet with an overdue modern art wing and Leonardo's Last Supper Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera museum, conceived under Napoleon as a “little Louvre,” is finally getting a modern art addition first envisioned more than 50 years ago with the opening Sunday of Palazzo Citterio
Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024 Napoleon’s pistols gifted after Waterloo expected to fetch £14,000 at auction The former emperor gave the weapons to Captain Marshall on HMS Bellerophon, which was moored off Plymouth.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024 When historians and directors clash: ‘Ridley Scott was Napoleonic – there was no doubt who was in charge’ Film and TV have a slippery relationship with the truth when it comes to historical epics. So spare a thought for the historical experts whose advice often goes unheeded
Bored Panda · Nov 1, 2024 ‘Total Hollywood BS’: Gladiator 2 Is Historically Inaccurate, Historian Says No, there were no sharks in the Colosseum in ancient Rome, Dr. Shadi Bartsch pointed out. The post ‘Total Hollywood BS’: Gladiator 2 Is Historically Inaccurate, Historian Says first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024 Paul Mescal has one Russell Crowe hope ahead of Gladiator 2 ‘We haven’t spoken to each other,’ the actor said
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024 Historian dismisses Gladiator II as ‘total Hollywood bulls***’ Director Ridley Scott told critics of historical inaccuracies in his previous film ‘Napoleon’ to ‘get a life’
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 ‘Britain’s brass bands older than thought and invented Napoleonic War soldiers’ The findings challenge the held belief that brass bands originated with coal miners and other industrial communities between the 1830s and 1850s.