Explore the enduring mystery of Napoleon Bonaparte's death on Saint Helena, from arsenic poisoning theories to alleged escapes, that continue to fascinate historians 200 years later.
A bizarre incident involving a severed ear led to a major colonial war between Britain and Spain, reshaping 18th-century maritime trade and colonial politics.
The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff in 1945 remains history's deadliest maritime disaster, claiming over 9,000 lives in the freezing Baltic Sea during World War II's final months.
The bizarre tale of the Kettle War of 1784, where a single cannonball sparked a bloodless conflict between the Dutch Republic and Holy Roman Empire over control of the Scheldt River.
A detailed account of the Cod Wars between Iceland and Britain, highlighting the David vs Goliath maritime conflict that reshaped fishing rights and international waters law.
The bizarre tale of how a French pastry chef's complaint about his destroyed bakery led to an international conflict between France and Mexico in 1838.
The Dreyfus Affair, a landmark case of anti-Semitism and injustice in 19th-century France, exposed deep societal prejudices and ultimately led to significant reforms in the French justice system.
