Tchaikovsky was neither American, nor a founding father, but his “1812 Overture” has become the soundtrack to our ...

This remarkable documentary was filmed at a high school in Karabash, a heavily polluted town in central southern Russia.

Amidst the list of America’s founding fathers who are inextricably linked with the 4th of July, one name sticks out: George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Franklin. Pyotr Ilyich ...

I've long been a fan of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" but was always intrigued about its relevance on America's Independence ...

Battle damaged flag with compelling story of Admiral Lord Nelson's victory at Battle of Trafalgar is a £1-million auction ...

The auction — aiming to make in excess of 7 million euros ($7.5 million) — is a biography in objects. The centerpiece is ...

After the Hollywood epic "Napoleon" exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation two years ago, more than 100 relics -- ...

The Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation. Now over 100 relics are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important ...

Castelbajac, who said his ancestor fought in Napoleon’s Russian campaign, brought a personal touch. “I covered the emperor’s bed in original canvas.

There’s a ghostly presence." He even created something Napoleon only dreamed of. “Napoleon always wanted a green flag instead of the blue, white, red tricolore of the revolution," he said, smiling.

In mid-June 2025, a rumor spread on social media claiming that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) shared a Flag Day post on X featuring two Russian flags. Flag Day, celebrated annually on June ...