The Mysterious Illness That Plagued Napoleon’s Soldiers During the Retreat from Russia During Napoleon’s disastrous retreat from Russia in the bitter cold, his army of 600,000 men faced not only the harsh winter conditions but also a mysterious illness that would further decimate their ranks. Historians have long debated what caused the sudden and severe […]
Via Montenapoleone Becomes World’s Most Expensive Shopping Strip
The iconic shopping street of Milan, known as Via Monte Napoleone, has recently earned the title of the world’s most expensive shopping destination. With retail rents surpassing €20,000 per square meter, this 350-meter stretch has outpaced even New York’s Fifth Avenue, which has long held its status as a luxury retail powerhouse. For those in […]