Napoleon Bonaparte was the first emperor of France and one of the world's most significant military leaders, but at a price.

He was just a young artillery officer—but at Toulon, Napoleon’s brilliance turned the tide and launched an empire.

Born August 15, 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was an incredibly ambitious politician and political leader who rose to power during the French Revolution, shaping the nation and successfully leading several ...

Artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for €8.7 million in Paris, according to Sotheby's.

Napoleon Bonaparte died 204 years ago, and now Sotheby's is auctioning off some of the general-turned-emperor's belongings in Paris. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports.