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PublicationMargaret de Flahaut (1788–1867): A Scotswoman at the French CourtPublisher’s presentation: Margaret Mercer Elphinstone (1788–1867), with her powerful mind and independent spirit, was never daunted by adversity as she sought to realize her ambitions for her family against the background of intellectual upheaval and social and political change which followed the French Revolution and the end of the ancien régime. The turning-point in her […]
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PaintingPortrait of Raza Roustam, Mamluk and Napoleon’s bodyguardThis portrait, attributed to Jacques Nicolas Paillot de Montabert and which remained in Raza Roustam’s possession until his death, was probably commissioned by Roustam himself at the time of his marriage. The painting then went to his son-in-law, who left it to Pierre-Albert Beaufeu, the executor of his will. Beaufeu gave it to the Musée de […]
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ArticleBullet Point #24 – Did Napoleon really “rough it” with his soldiers while on campaign?Each “Bullet Point” will confront a question related to the First Empire. My remarks are designed to form the basis for debate and, I hope, research. (Thierry Lentz, April 2019, translation RY) -
from 01/05/2019 to 05/05/2019Concert, FestivalSt Helena Music Festival: Napoleon and George IIIFestival Programme Wednesday 1 May – Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral at 7pm Free entry This concert will include piano solos, quartets, a cappella and soprano pieces, reviving music from the the Napoleonic and Georgian periods. Programme: Grétry, « La Victoire est à nous », quartet a cappella (1 min) Anon., “Hearts of oak”, unison quartet with piano […]
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05/05/2019CommemorationCommemoration of the death of Napoleon I: Memorial ceremony on St HelenaProgramme: 10.15am Gathering at the observation Point 10.30am Beginning of the Ceremony Prayers led by Father David Musgrave 2 minutes of silence with Last Post & Reveille played by Reverend Graeme Beckett National Anthems by Professor Peter Hicks Blessing From 11am to 3pm At Longwood, free entrance to the Museum, and Picnic in the Longwood […]
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ArticleTalking Point with Thierry Lentz: “Napoleon is not at the Invalides”, a “historic” piece of fake newsNapoleon died on St Helena on 5 May 1821. His mortal remains were buried on the island four days later, where they remained until October 1840, when a French delegation came to collect them and bring them back to France, where they were laid to rest at the Invalides. This is what every history enthusiast […]
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from 14/03/2019 to 31/12/2019Exhibition, OtherBicentenary of the Births of Victoria and AlbertLondon The V&A Museum (London, UK) celebrates the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s births with a season of events and displays, including a new addition to the jewellery collection – Queen Victoria’s stunning sapphire and diamond coronet (video), designed for her by Albert, and on display from 11 April Victoria and Albert’s Museum (13 […]