Tag: Napoleon Bonaparte

Ultimate Treasure Hunts

When it is time to think about a summer vacation, there’s always the beach, the mountains, or visiting family—but this year, perhaps, you should consider an unusual adventure that could be a life-changing event. Lost treasure inspires movies and novels, and while many may rest at the bottom of the ocean, there are others waiting…


Dispatches From HQ

“Each person’s life is a kind of battle,” the philosopher Epictetus wrote more than 2,000 years ago. What was true then is true now. After all, what is life if not a series of challenges, even small ones? The baby has colic, Joe’s late for work, traffic on I-95 is backed up for miles, and…


Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: The Art of Achievement

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is often called “the German Shakespeare,” though in many ways he was more of a Leonardo. In addition to writing literary masterpieces in every genre, he made scientific contributions to the fields of geology, anatomy, optics, and botany. He was also a painter, diplomat, and government administrator who never wanted for…


Napoléon Bonaparte Artifact Goes up for US Auction

The talisman believed to once belong to Napoléon Bonaparte went up for auction Friday. The rare artifact includes a crystal sphinx that is encrusted with 114 royal jewels and a silver base that has been authenticated by leading experts in the field. The relic dates back to the 1800s, when a Parisian artist created the…