Episode Ten: As the Fatherland Was Dying

Josephine was the great love of Napoleon's life, but in late 1809, he had their marriage annulled -- how had it come to this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

We examine Napoleon's private life, with a special focus on the most important person in it: the charming and controversial Empress of the French, Josephine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In the summer of 1809, General Sir Arthur Wellesley led a small British army into Spain. While the war raged on, Napoleon was also picking a political fight with a powerful enemy: the Roman Catholic Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Born in Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte rose from obscurity during the French Revolution, crowning himself Emperor of France in 1804. This brilliant, ruthless tactician changed the course of French history. Despite his meteoric rise and bloodied fall, Bonaparte still needed to grab l ... Show More

Pre-order The Lovers of No Man’s Land — A Novella by Danny B. Phoenix on Amazon Now In this episode of Fantastic Guests, Danny sits down with one of history's most iconic figures—Napoleon Bonaparte. From his early life in Corsica to his rise as Emperor of France, Napoleon opens u ... Show More

Philippe II wins one of the most important battles in European history. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>Napoleon Bonaparte is a household name; a rare example of someone who is as well remembered by his supporters as by his enemies. His life is rich with dramatic irony. He was a key figure in the creation of the First French Republic, yet became a self-appointed Emperor. Surroun ... Show More

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte Volume 05 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne audiobook. Genre: biography Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte Volume 05' by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, a spellbinding audiobook that transports yo ... Show More

<p>During the next few weeks, the 15-History Podcast team is taking a break and bringing you some of their favorite previous episodes. This episode originally aired on November 1, 2021.</p><p>_______</p><p>The old man lay in his bed surrounded by courtiers and family members. He ... Show More

When we think of Europe in the 11th century, one date stands out: 1066. However, as Professor Charles West explains, this was a century of great change, and great events, across all of Europe. In conversation with David Musgrove, Charles talks about why we should perhaps be more ... Show More

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte Volume 04 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne audiobook. Genre: biography Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte Volume 04' by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, an enthralling account that unveils the eni ... Show More

Never mind the famous battles, who was the real Napoleon? Where did he come from? What events conspired to turn him from a young Corsican officer to one of history’s greatest figures? How intense was his relationship with his wife Josephine? What part of his body was recreated in ... Show More