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Napoleon is truly one of the most outstanding men of all time - his life includes so much vivid detail. He went from bullied Corsican outsider to Emperor of the French, all in under 35 years. He instilled fear in the heart of Europe - seven coalitions attempted to defeat him. But what did he really look like? And what about his troubled yet loving relationship with Josephine? We reveal the history of Napoleon as well as analyze what he and Josephine may have looked like in real life, and then of course reveal some recreations.
Narration & Art: Becca Segovia
Writing, Editing & Music Direction: Andre Segovia
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Napoleon's Early Life
4:25 Early Military Career
7:30 Napoleon Meets Josephine
8:31 Napoleon's Middle Career
9:35 Love Letters
10:37 Napoleon's Domination
12:00 The Napoleonic Code
13:03 Rise to Emperor
15:07 Napoleon & Josephine Divorce
16:33 Invasion of Russia
18:40 First Exile
19:40 Waterloo & Second Exile
20:16 Napoleon's Legacy
22:27 What did Napoleon & Josephine Look Like?
25:58 Recreations Revealed
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@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios Жыл бұрын
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@lornaramos1103
@lornaramos1103 Жыл бұрын
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@davesmith7432
@davesmith7432 Жыл бұрын
Can you guys do a reconstruction of Hannibal ?
@Ludovicus1769
@Ludovicus1769 Жыл бұрын
Your video was nicely made, but had much misinformation. For example it is widely believed that his famous snowball fight as a boy was not real.
@azorbarros3308
@azorbarros3308 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work! But given the time and life style, you should probably add more wrinkles
@clementlang2981
@clementlang2981 Жыл бұрын
It is high time to use the universal metric system recommended in all scientific publications( 1,70 m and not 5’7)
@dramaticothello9091
@dramaticothello9091 2 жыл бұрын
This takes "Dont bully the nerdy, quiet kid", in whole new level.
@bojo88
@bojo88 Жыл бұрын
Looking at the faces of the two seen to the right of the tree (Edit 2:45), they had no right to be bullying him in the first place! 🤨
@ernestoA.1999
@ernestoA.1999 Жыл бұрын
Nerd ? A nerd who could make kings and princes tremble like a child with just the mention of his name
@rollingthunder8223
@rollingthunder8223 Жыл бұрын
He was a low class
@ernestoA.1999
@ernestoA.1999 Жыл бұрын
@@rollingthunder8223 dude ruled Europe , kings and princes all had to bowl before him, he was a god in his lifetime
@nonegone7170
@nonegone7170 Жыл бұрын
@@ernestoA.1999 Didn't take long for him to go from 'god' to a loser...
@fedexdriver13
@fedexdriver13 Жыл бұрын
Napoleon is an example of "be careful who you bully in middle school"
@9395gb
@9395gb 4 ай бұрын
He died as a British prisoner and in exile. So what are you even talking about?
@tibsky1396
@tibsky1396 4 ай бұрын
After multiple coalitions when Europe ganged up against him after multiple coalitions.
@Swim234
@Swim234 4 ай бұрын
@@9395gbhe was also emperor. So still not bad right? I’ve been to the military museum in Paris where his tomb rests and it’s absolutely breathtaking. There is even a tomb where he placed the heart of his enemies. I mean I know it’s probably dust by now but still. He was exiled but he still upheld a lot of luxuries.
@anachtsinor3455
@anachtsinor3455 Ай бұрын
@@9395gb i think @fedexdriver13 talking about one of the greatest conquerors and one of the most famous humans of all time...not bad for a bullied child
@lisaray9404
@lisaray9404 Жыл бұрын
There is a reason he was Emperor of France. You have illustrated this by recreating his charm and charisma, then brought it to modern day reality. Thank you so much for all that you do to bring history to life.
@walideg5304
@walideg5304 Жыл бұрын
Emperor of the French. Not Emperor of France
@christinefischer2721
@christinefischer2721 Жыл бұрын
As a French person living in the US , I really enjoy listening to your historical biographies of the famous people of France . I mostly enjoy the recreations of all those famous characters and making them to smile at the end . I am a great admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte , a self-made-man , a amazing strategist whose battles are still studied today in military academies . Napoleon was “ un homme des lumières “ ,who made many great things for France , such as the Napoleon code still in vigor nowadays . His popularity has grown tremendously throughout the centuries and he is today one of the most praised France’s leader of all time . Thank you for the quality of your documentaries , I hope seeing many more like those ❤
@redwine2664
@redwine2664 Жыл бұрын
Quelle surprise de lire des choses aussi grandioses sur la France du passé! Dommage que nous ne puissions pas en dire autant de la France actuelle !
@QuantumPandita
@QuantumPandita Жыл бұрын
So when a French guy tries to conquer Europe by force killing tons of people in the process it is admirable, but when a German dude does it there is where we draw the line, uh?
@chocolanny
@chocolanny Жыл бұрын
On en oublierai qu’il a rétabli l’esclavage 😅
@firenze5555
@firenze5555 11 ай бұрын
Highly praised along with Charles de Gaulle.
@robertgiles9124
@robertgiles9124 11 ай бұрын
Like Hitler. Bonaparte was a mass killer and ruined so many lives. Battlefields filled with dead peope and it just feels me with pride for France. Hero worship the guy all you want. YOUR Village was not in his path, your family, your farm. Well, maybe if you were Spanish, Haitian, Eygyptian, Austrian, Russian. Not to mention the British. Viva La Murderers!
@thedisciple516
@thedisciple516 2 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest and little known facts about Napoleon is that 5 of his 7 siblings either moved to the United States or had children who did. The grandson of one of Napoleon's brothers was United States Attorney General under Theodore Roosevelt.
@AB-et6nj
@AB-et6nj 2 жыл бұрын
Also he created the Bureau of Investigation which later grew under J. Edgar Hoover to become the FBI
@linyoung4398
@linyoung4398 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fred, for the added information. First time watching this channel. Great 👍
@elizabethpengson8244
@elizabethpengson8244 2 жыл бұрын
it was first his brother Jerome who went to USA..married someone from Maryland? but Napoleon was furious & had the marriage annulled. Later, his older brother Joseph lived in exile in US w/his daughters.. after the defeat in Waterloo.. his wife Julie,sister of Desiree,Nap first fiancee' stayed in Europe.
@servraghgiorsal7382
@servraghgiorsal7382 2 жыл бұрын
After he fell, his brother Joseph deserted his wife and became a farmer in America.. ANOTHER brothermarried a tavern keepers daughter and refused Napoleon s demand he divorce her because she had no social standing.
@elizabethpengson8244
@elizabethpengson8244 2 жыл бұрын
@@servraghgiorsal7382 Not so much deserted his wife Julie Clary.. she didn't want to leave Europe.. she stayed close to her sister Desiree' whose become Crown Princess to the throne of Sweden.. the daughter Mathilde? went with Joseph to America if I remeber correctly.. they went to Maryland.. but returned to Europe eventually.. then Jerome.. the youngest Bonaparte.. he was the first one who came to US married thar innskeeper daughter. returned to France w/Wife in tow.. Napoleon went ballistic & had their marriage annulled.. he made him marry someone else.. of all the Bonapartes.. Jerome is the one who had so many illegitimate children.. odd on or two were artists. PS: after all that brouhaha,Napoleon made Jerome the King of Westphalia..
@anitaheart
@anitaheart 2 жыл бұрын
I really love seeing the characters smile in the end. It brings them to life and makes them feel so human, so real, so familiar. Gives me goosebumps every time!
@carolenewton368
@carolenewton368 Жыл бұрын
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@AmyHoldaway27
@AmyHoldaway27 Жыл бұрын
Makes me tear up too with some cx
@jo90ways
@jo90ways Жыл бұрын
NAPOLEON was a cynic .... he never smiled , baby !! [you would never see him SMILE ..... He is not an actor ] you modern Flabby guys .... really are out of reality .... ( NO OFFENSE of course !!! )
@gammy4400
@gammy4400 Жыл бұрын
That software is excellent in the non-uncanny and very natural smiles it produces
@phoener
@phoener Жыл бұрын
@@jo90waysThe French generally do not smile. They think us Americans vacuous rather than friendly what with our constant smiling.
@CarryCherry92
@CarryCherry92 8 ай бұрын
This is so much more interesting than learning about the French Revolution era back in school. Thank you for telling us about history and trying to depict an image true to what they most likely looked like.
@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace
@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace Жыл бұрын
This was the Romantic period and Napoleon was painted in such a dashing and coloful way. You're work on this channel is so outstanding. Your recreation of him reveals the personal power that he had but with a soul too.
@LoveEnglishSetters
@LoveEnglishSetters Жыл бұрын
Does anyone else always smile back at these recreations? They seem so real :)
@Unpseudopascommelesautres
@Unpseudopascommelesautres Жыл бұрын
AHAHAHAH YESSS ME TOO. They are making me happy. Especially since Napoleon was french and I am too so. I like you Napoleon, you have to know that where you are.
@ommsterlitz1805
@ommsterlitz1805 8 ай бұрын
They don't seem, they are real, his today descendants like Jean Christophe Napoleon looks exactly like him you can look at his face and you immediately see him
@catherinemerrill5511
@catherinemerrill5511 7 ай бұрын
I do! After all this time, they certainly appreciate appreciation.
@AB-rx6no
@AB-rx6no 7 ай бұрын
ME.
@chuckw8391
@chuckw8391 Ай бұрын
👍🏼
@pamelasosin8228
@pamelasosin8228 2 жыл бұрын
An excellent depiction of Napoleon and Josephine. Anyone interested should also see the silent film "Napoleon" , 1927, which shows his early life on Corsica, and in military school, then a young soldier, meeting Josephine, marrying her and his Italian campaign. This silent film is a masterpiece, and has scenes depicting the French revolution and has been restored. It was the directors intent to make several films in sequence telling Napoleon's life;but this one film was the only one accomplished. A true masterpiece that you will want to see more than once. Approximately 4 hours long.
@annastinehammersdottir1290
@annastinehammersdottir1290 Жыл бұрын
I was trying to remember the old film I saw of Napoleon many years ago, on PBS and that is it. Fascinating and so realistic in an old-timey way. It is one hundred years closer to the events than now and certainly feels it.
@pamelasosin8228
@pamelasosin8228 Жыл бұрын
@@annastinehammersdottir1290 I thought it was a masterpiece. You can buy a copy now on internet.
@p.b.5107
@p.b.5107 Жыл бұрын
Maybe in heaven I will see the 9 hour version
@Deimonos85
@Deimonos85 Жыл бұрын
yeah it shows that even a strategic genious can be be a wimp regarding women... and the dude still made her empress, queen or whatever she was lol 12:45 a stain on his legacy? Who were fighting and dying in the war? women or men? there you go
@PromorteD
@PromorteD Жыл бұрын
@@Deimonos85 Only men were allowed to fight. Because women were not treated equally. Good of you to wear your misogyny on your sleeve though, red flags make it easier to steer clear.
@LQOTW
@LQOTW Жыл бұрын
An interesting, beautifully narrated, and well-rounded look at this important historical figure. I loved it! It's rather funny that 5'7" isn't terribly short (Britain's King Charles I was 5'4", for instance, and contemporary actor Johnny Galecki is 5'6") but Napoleon is referred to as the "Little Tyrant".
@doudouard1132
@doudouard1132 Жыл бұрын
One of the reason of this shortness reputation was that on the battlefield Napoleon was often surrounded by bodyguards always taller than him which made him look short in the end
@dynjarren8355
@dynjarren8355 7 ай бұрын
Hitler was short, too. So is Putin. Strange coincidence.
@daveware4117
@daveware4117 7 ай бұрын
If he were alive today, women would ignor him because he's not atleast 6'
@LQOTW
@LQOTW 7 ай бұрын
@@daveware4117 Sounds like a *personal* problem.
@daveware4117
@daveware4117 7 ай бұрын
@@LQOTW i just say it like i see it
@viper2148
@viper2148 Жыл бұрын
I've watched many of these recreations, but the image @26:15 filled me with emotion as I have never before experienced. I imagined the young Napoleon, serving as an officer in the French Republic at his first battle, a man consumed with, at once, uncertainty and purpose. Magnificent.
@markc1234golf
@markc1234golf 10 ай бұрын
yes fell in love with him instantly 🥰🥰
@AB-rx6no
@AB-rx6no 7 ай бұрын
​@@markc1234golfme too
@georgeroberts1183
@georgeroberts1183 7 ай бұрын
Soberbio trabajo!!! Y la música de fondo, grandiosa... Fue como ver a Napoleón resucitar de entre los muertos por algunos instantes (al menos en la mente de las personas).
@neinzukorruption9321
@neinzukorruption9321 7 ай бұрын
True. It is not only a very handsome man but leaves a haunting impression. A man you would never forget in your live. And one envies Josephine.
@Bethaniji
@Bethaniji 4 ай бұрын
Yes, I too got an emotional feeling at the image of the young man Napoleon as he smiled. His eyes lit up in such a familiar way...seems a connection somehow. His armies must have loved him and I can imagine how charming he must have been as a dance partner at a ball.
@thedisciple516
@thedisciple516 2 жыл бұрын
Napoleon was an incredibly complex and controversial figure who in my opinion gets a bad rap. IMO he did much more good than bad. You forgot to mention he did not start any of the first 5 coalitions and was attacked first so characterizing his conquests as purely ego driven isn't accurate. As you mentioned the rest of Europe hated the French Revolution and Napoleon, and were willing to throw all of their resources behind trying to reverse it and restore the Monarchy (and take away all of the newly gained rights of the French people). It was only because of Napoleon's military and political genius that the ideals of the French Revolution survived...his conquests were necessary to establish buffer zones between France and an aggressive Europe that would have kept on endlessly attacking. He implemented the ideals of the French revolution in the newly conquered territories, and gave millions of Europeans their first taste of things like equality under the law, freedom of religion, and freedom from the abuses of the church and nobility. This taste was incredibly important in inspiring democratic movements over the next century. But yes his ego was massive and it eventually lead to his downfall. He was far from perfect and his unprovoked invasions of Russia and Spain lead to well over a million deaths and his eventual demise. Like you mentioned he was (like all of us) very complicated. It's important to remember that he was motivated by a combination of self-defense, a genuine desire to spread the ideals of the French Revolution, and his insatiable desire for power and glory. Thanks for the very enjoyable video.
@valenciasaintilus9573
@valenciasaintilus9573 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, as a Haitian I’m going to have to politely disagree with you here.
@thedisciple516
@thedisciple516 2 жыл бұрын
@@valenciasaintilus9573 I respect why you would say that... but he needed money to fund his military to defend France, and Haiti was France's most profitable colony. If he couldn't fund his military... France would have been defeated and all of the rights the French people gained from the revolution would have been lost. It was all about money not because he loved slavery.
@valenciasaintilus9573
@valenciasaintilus9573 2 жыл бұрын
@@thedisciple516 mmhm. Is there a difference?Does it matter the reasoning behind it? Even after we got independence France charged us over 21 billion dollars because they deemed the freed people as “ loss of property”. France has never payed it back even though the last payment was in the 1940s. If I killed your family but then tell you hey I don’t like killing I just need money would that change anything? Would that make me a better person?
@ecaeas4439
@ecaeas4439 2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain what you mean by the ideals of the French revolution, given that a figure like Napoleon completely contradicts those ideals. He was a monarch in his own right, he inserted himself into being a leader and he re-established an autocratic style of governance. What is revolutionary about that? The French revolution was an absolute failure at the time; just see how the country sprang from tyrant to tyrant. Robespierre to Napoleon, and after Napoleon back to its old lineage of Monarchs. If you look at him in terms of just being a successful military leader, it's undeniable. But politically, he completely reversed any of the major ideals of the revolution. Liberty? Introducing conscription to feed his expansionist plans. Egalitarianism? France regressed to a monarchy and autocratic style of governance under his system.
@thedisciple516
@thedisciple516 2 жыл бұрын
@@ecaeas4439 You made good points but basically he preserved the ideals of the French Revolution that were realistic at the time. Conscription is used by Democracies today in times of war.. Egalitarianism was implemented far more than anywhere else. Many of his Marshalls rose to ranks they never would have under the ancien regime. Napoleon's ultimate genius was that he popularized and spread those enlightenement concepts that could realisticlly be implemented AT THE TIME (not all will be conviced that this made him a great historical figure)
@rtalbeau7965
@rtalbeau7965 2 жыл бұрын
The Napoleonic Era has been my passion for over 30 years. I really enjoyed this. You did a fantastic job, and I applaud you!!
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@eleonoraildiko
@eleonoraildiko 15 күн бұрын
I love passionate people!
@e.goldie6143
@e.goldie6143 2 ай бұрын
Incredible! Your recreation of Napoleon is amazing. And when he smiled, I can see how his troops and France loved him.
@donnymartinmontanari
@donnymartinmontanari 11 ай бұрын
Heey Becca, I just wanna let you know, that this channel is absolutely amazing and wonderful. Not only because of the history and biography of all the past people, but also the technology behind all this to bring them " alive " again. How they might have look liked in the past and the modern version. I find this episode ( about Napoleon and Josephine ), is one of my favorite. Great job, Becca 😉👍🏾
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much ❤️❤️ we appreciate your viewership and support!
@kathydominick1582
@kathydominick1582 Ай бұрын
I always thought he looked like Sonny bono wonder if they were related.
@gina928
@gina928 2 жыл бұрын
Napoleon was such a handsome man. I am really impressed with how you portrayed Josephine. Thank you and great job.
@Alagueesia
@Alagueesia Жыл бұрын
Napoleon looked absolutely superb in your recreation! As a French girl everyone knows him but it feels really different to actually see what he could look like as a real human being. Thank you !!
@JacobOman-qb1lm
@JacobOman-qb1lm 2 ай бұрын
I love France, greetings from Germany.
@MySpace662
@MySpace662 Жыл бұрын
Remarkable reconstruction of Napoleon and Josephine's features, you should be given all the credit you deserve.
@MacHamish
@MacHamish Жыл бұрын
I dated a woman who was a distant relative of him. Even in Canada his ancestry carries on. I love this channel and the work and dedication you put into it. You show us not only a rare look at their lost looks and smiles but a human side many don't get to read about in most history books. 🙂👍
@walideg5304
@walideg5304 Жыл бұрын
Doubt except if she was linked to Count Napoleon, the bastard he had with Marie Waleska.
@Unpseudopascommelesautres
@Unpseudopascommelesautres Жыл бұрын
Yes of course of course and I'm a descendant of Napoleon. Afterall, I'm french and I live in the south, way more likely than your story.
@MacHamish
@MacHamish Жыл бұрын
@@Unpseudopascommelesautres she had proof. Keep your rude comment to yourself.
@rcarseneault1214
@rcarseneault1214 10 ай бұрын
Sure you did...
@zakugodofwar1005
@zakugodofwar1005 Ай бұрын
@@MacHamish what evidence can you provide 😂😂😂
@marycaine8874
@marycaine8874 2 жыл бұрын
Napoleon looks like Emmanuel Macron in your reconstruction; I think the latter would be chuffed at that.😂
@ferd2866
@ferd2866 2 жыл бұрын
Ahahah, exactly what I thought! But don't tell Macron, he might get ideas!
@ferd2866
@ferd2866 2 жыл бұрын
@S B and he will invade Russia - oh no!
@Jason.cbr1000rr
@Jason.cbr1000rr 2 жыл бұрын
@@ferd2866 and similarities too such as hes wife being over 6 years hes senior haha
@mirofeya
@mirofeya 11 ай бұрын
He looks so French. I've had several French friends and the face features are similar!
@elizabethbrammer7022
@elizabethbrammer7022 2 жыл бұрын
I can literally spend all day watching your videos, but this is one of the best!!! As a Francophile, I also loved your telling of the full story of his life… such an interesting man with so many facets!
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it
@jeffkodiac
@jeffkodiac Жыл бұрын
The Duke of Wellington, was once asked who was the greatest general of his age. Wellington replied, “in this age, in past ages, in any age, Napoleon.”
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000 Жыл бұрын
Wellington himself is very overrated
@BookishStephanie
@BookishStephanie 9 ай бұрын
As a history buff, I really love the way you bring these figures to life. My one suggestion would be that you take famous couples like Napoleon and Josephine and Victoria and Albert and do a picture of them together. Also, I'm a British history lover, so I would love to see more British monarchs 🙂
@chtur2299
@chtur2299 7 ай бұрын
No , french History is the Top ! British monarchs are so uggly and idiots ! And the Black Prince was a monster and cold killer , a medieval shit without honor !
@awalden
@awalden 2 жыл бұрын
Once again... the music adds so much to the mood and drama of the narration and story-telling. The entire team of artists and researchers and writers deserve high praise and recognition for their contributions to these wonderful and beautiful creations! (I assume you have an entire team that puts these things together. It's difficult for me to imagine that just one or two humble people are responsible for creating so much. Have you considered running "credits" at the end of the video to list and honor everyone who had a part?) 🍷 Cheers to you all!
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
You are so kind! It really is just the two of us! I (becca) do the narration, some of the research/ script and recreation and then Andre does the editing, music, research and script as well. It’s a lot of work! We really appreciate your kind words.
@annastevens1526
@annastevens1526 Жыл бұрын
Incredibly impressive to pull all of this together as a duo! Finding a balanced way to tell the stories of such complex, mythologised & often polarizing historical figures must be a challenge, I imagine. The quality of your portrait recreations is so stunning too, I can 100% see why the channel's fans say they bring history to life for them in a way that many other media cannot.
@carolweaver3269
@carolweaver3269 2 жыл бұрын
This is a fine documentary. Napoleon showed he could love deeply. His love for Josephine was truly devoted no matter what she was like. He loved her to the end and yet did need to show again his strength in being so cool to her for a long time, to let her know he was finding it hard to forgive the pain she had caused him. The depictions are always so pointed on, I feel. it is amazing how you do this! He would have quick, sharp eyes because of always having to be on target with the wars he fought. Many stories have been written placing him in various lights, but this one seems to do the justice needed to bring his true life to the correct light. .
@hamiltonferr1191
@hamiltonferr1191 Жыл бұрын
Congrats to all the team!! The narrative, the bande original, pictures, they all balanced perfectly. Many thanks for 28 minutes well spent!!
@robertjames6640
@robertjames6640 Жыл бұрын
I have been an ardent student of Napoleon and his time for many years. I enjoyed your basic but informative interpretation of his life. It will help many understand more about this great man A family member by marriage has an ancestor who fought under Wellington at Waterloo with the 28th of Foot. I gives me a loose connection to his remarkable life and eventual defeat, the latter being controversial as many believe that in his prime, he would have won the battle.
@user-ex5jy5cx5l
@user-ex5jy5cx5l 3 ай бұрын
A real possibility, Napoleon was quite ill at Waterloo.
@heatherfeather1293
@heatherfeather1293 2 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating! I had never learned much about Napoleon or Josephine, but your narration kept me captivated for the entire time. Napoleon was actually quite handsome in your recreation!
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it :)
@madelainepetrin1430
@madelainepetrin1430 2 жыл бұрын
Josephine single-handedly created French fashion as it is today. The simplicity, style and amazing material live on.
@SpectrumMom
@SpectrumMom Жыл бұрын
This is stunning! I don't know why but showing your subjects smiling is just so amazing! You really humanize these people. Wonderful job! thank you for sharing!
@rachelandzoey
@rachelandzoey Жыл бұрын
This is such an excellent recap of history. The recreations are incredible, and they brought me here. But now I am watching this for an intimate understanding of the man and his life, and the recreations become a amazing bonus. Well done! I also love your voice for narration.
@chocobere
@chocobere 2 жыл бұрын
I really love that both Nabulio (Napoléon) and Joséphine were born on islands (Corsica and Martinique) and both brought with them the accents of their native places when they spoke French, Joséphine apparently making her Créole accent fashionable in Paris. If I may, the Delacroix painting shown at 5:10 is often used as an illustration of the 1789 French revolution, but it's really a depiction of the later revolution of July 1830 :) Loved the video, your portraits of them are beautiful!
@monmothma3358
@monmothma3358 Жыл бұрын
That painting is included in a copy I have of Lès Miserables (which, of course, tells of one of the later revolutions), only the breasts of the flag-holding woman are covered up! XD Never mind that the painting is iconic, the woman had to get dressed lol. It's not even a very old edition - but I think it's American..
@InformalCurious
@InformalCurious Жыл бұрын
As an history lover frenchman I'm pleased someone noticed that this painting depicts the July 1830 french Revolution and is not related to the first 1789 one ;)
@pookpook3891
@pookpook3891 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact : the statue of Josephine was decapitated and stained with blood in Martinique. The reason is that Napoleon reinstated slavery after being forbidden during the Revolution. Still today, this is perceived as a treason by martinican people.
@joelressner9651
@joelressner9651 2 жыл бұрын
Two additions: (1) Napoleon purchased a "suburban" mansion for Josephine. She was active in bolstering Napoleon's image with balls, dinner parties, plays etc for politicians, ambassadors, and the like. Sort of like a White House reception but accomplished with classic French elan. (2) Napoleon met with elders of France's Jewish community, who assured him of their support. In his conquests through Europe Napoleon's troops always smashed the gates of the ghettos when they found them and freed the Jews.
@kurts5635
@kurts5635 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. I love your history lessons leading up to the restorations. Your rendition of Napoleon gives me strong Emmanuel macron vibes, which makes it all the more believable to see it connected to a contemporary French leader. Well done as always!
@julieheleneg
@julieheleneg Жыл бұрын
I was looking for that comment. The first rendition really struck me, looks so much like Macron!
@luizhp
@luizhp Жыл бұрын
Leader? Macron is a mess. France is burning.
@katalinjuhasz641
@katalinjuhasz641 8 ай бұрын
MACRON?????????? NA NE, MÉG EGY NAPON SEM SZABAD EMLITENI A ZSENIÁLIS KATONA CSÁSZÁRRAL... SZT.ILONA NA AZ JÁRNA KEKI
@sophien5416
@sophien5416 3 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing! Also, Josephine was older than Napolean, and so is Macaron's wife.
@Jen999
@Jen999 Жыл бұрын
For some reason, your recreations always make me cry .. it is like watching them come to life .. and when they smile .. way beyond beautiful this is to see .. So much can be learned by watching these .. it is like listening to a beautiful story.. or watching an intriguing play .. and the presentation and excellent narration is lovely and quite appealing .. Napoleon was indeed amazing ., and he was an incredible and highly effective military leader ., but it was his endearing romance with Josephine that caught and captured my interest ,, he truly loved her ., and I believe she also loved him .. and the fact that he kept her as Empress shows clearly his deep love and devotion to her .. Thank you for this beautiful video ., your recreations are beyond beautiful., and unforgettable as well .. And the smiles you give them.. one would have to possess a heart of stone not to be moved to tears .,❣ Jen999💙
@FoxofGold
@FoxofGold 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE LONGER HISTORY BEFORE THE RECREATION
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Phew this one was a lot of work. I really hope people enjoy the longer format though. Thank you for your feedback I’m so glad you enjoyed it
@FoxofGold
@FoxofGold 2 жыл бұрын
@@RoyaltyNowStudios the hard work was obvious I look forward to the day you do a collab with other great art history tubers
@dharmakaurkhalsa3923
@dharmakaurkhalsa3923 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes a tremendous ego can serve to not just get a lot done, but also do a lot of good for others. A brilliant man, which transformed the world. And your recreations as sensitive and creative as always. Love your work. Thanks for sharing.
@bodawei425
@bodawei425 Жыл бұрын
It's a good summary of Napoleon's life in less than 30 minutes, with nice illustrations. A few small "corrections" (if I may) and other anecdotes to complete the picture: 1. Napoleon did not join the royal academy because his father was 'working for the King's court'. Actually, besides academical results, he had to prove that he was of at least 3rd degree's nobility lineage. This was not easy since the Buanaparte's nobility was a rather dubious or at least unclear, but his father nevertheless succeeded in obtaining the needed documents that would allow his son to be accepted. 2. It is inexact to say that after the victory in Toulon's battle Napoleon had become very famous and rich. Actually, after this episode, Napoleon would go to Paris where he successfully managed to stop an insurrection. This made him even more noticed by the top military commandment. However, his real 'fait d'arme' will be the one that follows. After the revolution, France was broke. The best word to describe the situation once the enthusiasm of the Revolution had faded away, is that it was complete "chaos". The finances of the country needed to be urgently replenished and Italy was seen as the ideal target. However, nobody was really sure how to conquer Italy. But Napoleon, this almost unknown young general that most of more seasoned generals despised, came up with a plan. He asked one gives him two hours to put it on paper. It was so brilliant that Napoleon was immediately given command of a large section of the army and asked to prepare for the campaign without delay. 3. Surely, Napoleon was an exceptional individual. It is said that rarely a single person would concentrate so many outstanding abilities. He was an extraordinary strategist and tactician, able to devise very audacious plans in advance, but also bold moves on the battle field which he could read like no one else. His audacity was unseen, and he would pursue the enemy even after victory to capture as many soldiers as possible and leave no chance to the enemy to reassemble their troops. He was extremely well organized and an infatigable worker. He knew how to communicate with his men, gaining respect even of the low rank soldiers who nicknamed him (affectuously) "the little caporal". He was a good politician and a very ingenious dictator. He put in place a secret police that was so effective that Napoleon was aware of all the people conspiring against him. He was not a very good orator in public but he was very convincing with a few people. He was a very astute negotiator and he often knew more than the experts themselves. But he was also a real tyrant who did not hesitate to sacrifice hundreds of thousands of lives for his ambition. Nor to place his own family on the thrones of other European countries that he had conquered (most of his siblings were incompetent by the way, but they were his puppets and Napoleon's working power allowed him to rule over their shoulder). To paraphrase the words that JFK would say many years later - actually change them - Napoleon was not necessarily "a good man", but he was definitely a "great man". For his time and despite all the excesses, he was the right man that France needed.
@vivek27789
@vivek27789 Жыл бұрын
True.. Very True
@rigajykra3159
@rigajykra3159 8 ай бұрын
I’m in awe of the sheer amount of emotion, power and detail that is put into these videos by your team. Incredible channel.
@gloriahanes5338
@gloriahanes5338 2 жыл бұрын
Did you know Marie Louise of Austria was the great niece of Marie Antoinette. Make no mistake, Napoleon Bonaparte knew exactly what he was doing when he was courting royalty.
@MithrilMagic
@MithrilMagic 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I never expected him to be as handsome as he must have been! I’m so surprised. Both images are great. He has a sweet smile. And Josephine is very pretty. Striking really. She actually reminds me of my favorite aunt who passed away a few years ago. She has a somewhat mischievous look about her. Doesn’t surprise me that she was a party girl! Lol!
@sophien5416
@sophien5416 3 ай бұрын
And she was older than Napolean. Kind of like Macaron and his wife today.
@p.b.5107
@p.b.5107 Жыл бұрын
Great work! I think on the painting 'Napoleon crossing the alps' he was captured the best. On the version where he looks the most serious, everything is in his eyes and it feels much more than a painting, he looks back onto you from it. No wonder David was his favourite. Two men of such talents are lucky to work together.
@TheSeedpearl
@TheSeedpearl Жыл бұрын
That is my favourite painting as well. It shows just what one expects in a young general like Napoleon. Great work indeed by David.
@lizaldam2157
@lizaldam2157 Жыл бұрын
Your recreations are amazing, you make History come alive.
@gailhickman743
@gailhickman743 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a likeness of Boadicea, the Celtic Queen, who led the revolt against Roman rule in Britain - A.D. 60/61. Apparently she had very long red hair and tattoos! Loving your channel, thanks! ❤🇬🇧
@CeruleanTalon1
@CeruleanTalon1 2 жыл бұрын
I like that you don't just photo shop the image of whomever you are depicting. You cover details that have been glossed over in other documentaries. The depth of research you add to the content make the images you create come to life. You are more than an artist, you are a historian/artisan.
@Jazz-og4ju
@Jazz-og4ju 9 ай бұрын
You make a person want to delve into the lives of the people you recreate. I find myself wanting to know more every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for all your hard work!
@hubbynwifey7
@hubbynwifey7 Жыл бұрын
I just came upon this channel and girl you're the best! Love the history but most of all, the recreations. Thank you
@rolloadams
@rolloadams 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Napoleon’s story is so interesting, and it’s wonderful to see him and Josephine “alive.”
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! His story is so winding and fascinating!
@moradtalbi8325
@moradtalbi8325 2 жыл бұрын
@@RoyaltyNowStudios lllllllllll.))
@SeaMonkey137
@SeaMonkey137 2 жыл бұрын
What I love about these videos is that they build a thorough but succinct background of each character before unveiling the likeness. Very moving to see these often tragic figures portraying everyday expressions on faces of people we're read about since childhood. Marie Antoinette is still my favorite so far.
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I think the background helps so much to empathize and then you see them recreated! I hope it tells the story well.
@SeaMonkey137
@SeaMonkey137 2 жыл бұрын
@@RoyaltyNowStudios Yes, exactly. I didn't clarify my point as well as I should have, but the background info helps to build an emotional connection to the subjects which makes encountering their realistic likenesses much more powerful. Very well done.
@justdana2524
@justdana2524 Жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I'm really impressed with these recreations. But, it isn't just the recreations that draw me to your videos, it the biographical history provided. I've learned so much watching these extraordinary videos. Thank you.
@DerDudelino
@DerDudelino 7 ай бұрын
What's interesting to me: Napoleon was always described as very small, the Napoleon Komplex - a small person that wants to show the world what he is made of. But he was above average size of his time and nation.
@robertpizor577
@robertpizor577 2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! I love the Josephine one in particular as she's one of my favs. I was actually hoping you'd do one of her, and to have her and Napoleon side by side is an added bonus. Interestingly enough Josephine nearly lost her head during the French Revolution and was saved by a last minute twist of fate. I look forward to more Etsy shopping!
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always, Robert! I always appreciate your kind words!
@PokhrajRoy.
@PokhrajRoy. 2 жыл бұрын
Napoleon’s story reminds me of Catherine the Great where they became cultural icons in a country that they felt alienated in.
@lethalwolf7455
@lethalwolf7455 7 ай бұрын
Your 1st depiction of Napoleon looked into my soul and made me feel like I’d follow him to the gates of hell if he commanded it. The second one looked like a young Bill Murray😂
@MossyMozart
@MossyMozart 7 ай бұрын
@lethalwolf7455 - Not Daniel Radcliff?
@megmurray8544
@megmurray8544 4 ай бұрын
The recreations are beautiful! I literally started to cry when you said he called out for her on his deathbed.
@nrnr98432
@nrnr98432 2 жыл бұрын
this is so amazing and beautifully done. not being an European, I've only heard the name Napoleon before without knowing his history but you really presented, captured his life so well. thank you for your hardwork!
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This one was intimidating for us because there is so much about him, so it was challenging to kind of weave it into a narrative. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
@TheJoan48
@TheJoan48 Жыл бұрын
All that fame, all those battles one, almost all the desires of his heart, except the one he wanted more than anything, a child with Josephine who would be his heir. How tragic. Loved the entire presentation. Thank you.
@sophien5416
@sophien5416 3 ай бұрын
To think if Josephine just waited and never cheated on him, maybe he would have been able to make a baby with her sooner. So much time wasted in their lovers quarrel. But then again, France probably wouldn't be the same as it is today if an hier existed.
@TheVideoRaf
@TheVideoRaf Жыл бұрын
Excellent narration of Napoleon's life! I really liked it!!!🙂
@brentmartin1981
@brentmartin1981 Жыл бұрын
I am absolutely in love with this channel, history has always been one of my favorite subjects. Your research is in depth and you have a great way of explaining complicated military or political concepts. I also love the way you recreate the faces to make them look so real, its astounding.
@cynthiamcneil2390
@cynthiamcneil2390 2 жыл бұрын
Stumbled on this channel by chance and decided to check out. So very glad I did. Big fan of history only subject in school I really enjoyed. You guys are very entertaining and educational all at the same time. I can't get enough, just blows my mind.They look so real. Great job 👍👍👍
@ginamcmahon5015
@ginamcmahon5015 Жыл бұрын
love love these historical summaries and recreations.
@RedBricksTraffic
@RedBricksTraffic 11 ай бұрын
The recreations were absolutely outstanding. Made me emotional.
@gretje1974
@gretje1974 2 жыл бұрын
This is a lovely presentation and I especially like your take on the recreations of their faces. There’s always been an endearing quality about his eyes for me, and your life-like animation captured that.
@carolinelouiseonline
@carolinelouiseonline 2 жыл бұрын
omg I swear this has very quickly become one of my favorite channels that I always have to watch when I see a new upload, and it’s like every video gets better n better! everything about it was beautiful and compelling, and your recreations were amazing of course. thank you for making these videos!! keep doing what you’re doing hehe 🖤
@maryann6540
@maryann6540 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful job just love the recreations. Gorgeous! I could watch all day ❤
@davidhoque5864
@davidhoque5864 Жыл бұрын
I think these reality depictions were as close to spot on as you can get. Superb work! 👍🏼
@SDavis-vs8ky
@SDavis-vs8ky Жыл бұрын
This is incredible. THANK YOU for bringing so many historical figures to life for us. I love not only seeing their facial recreations, but also learning their history-warts and all. You dimensionalize these important people in a way that resonates so profoundly with our modern society- a way to connect despite the centuries in between. What a gift you have given us!
@Teramis
@Teramis 2 жыл бұрын
This is so well done. Concise yet still interestingly told, and of course your artwork rocks. Thanks for doing this!
@yourfunsister
@yourfunsister 9 ай бұрын
I just love this channel so much. Easily one of my top 3 favourites on the entire Internet.
@charmainenaude903
@charmainenaude903 Жыл бұрын
Love this programme - so easy to learn more of greats in history!
@jfnuyen
@jfnuyen 2 жыл бұрын
Your animations of Napoleon are great and the second one really strikes me as being most accurate as it depicts a man with the countenance of a army commander who has great confidence in himself. Wonderful job. 😀
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You’re right, he does look very confident/smug in that second one doesn’t he? :)
@jfnuyen
@jfnuyen 2 жыл бұрын
@@RoyaltyNowStudios Yes, he has the confidence I have seen in a commander of men.
@staceydalyn2947
@staceydalyn2947 Жыл бұрын
I was drawn to Napoleon when I first learned about him in school. I had a crush on him you could say. Perhaps it was his powerful military expertise softened with his eternal love for Josephine. Your recreation of him really is amazing! I would listen and follow his lead looking at those eyes! I almost feel like I knew him from another’s lifetime looking at your image of him. Well done!
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000 Жыл бұрын
Have you read Napoleon: A life? It's an amazing book.
@alict59
@alict59 Жыл бұрын
Your work is just so beautiful. I always get a little emotional at the reveals. Thank you.
@nivision
@nivision Жыл бұрын
thank you for your takes on the people you portray. you humanize them in more than just the artwork. watching this and Marie Antoinette back to back highlights it.
@pammccutcheon9648
@pammccutcheon9648 2 жыл бұрын
If they had made history this exciting and interesting and interesting I would have paid a lot more attention to it. And your skill with your paintings are absolutely magnificent. Thank you 😊
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
You are too kind, so glad you enjoyed it :)
@soniamacdonald9193
@soniamacdonald9193 2 жыл бұрын
The paintings are not new, but date from Napoleon's time, unless I have mistaken your comment?
@theintelligentinvestor9635
@theintelligentinvestor9635 2 жыл бұрын
@@soniamacdonald9193 she didn’t paint those lol
@katmontgomery7699
@katmontgomery7699 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto kiddo! The older I get...the more I enjoy history.
@LizbetPCB
@LizbetPCB Жыл бұрын
I’m enthralled with this channel, your narration, and art. I watch each one excited for the recreation at the end. Your Napoleon is so handsome but also ordinary in that I wouldn’t be awestruck seeing him at our local supermarket. So real! Thanks for all your research and work. Your dedication shows 👏🏻
@deborahfedge3823
@deborahfedge3823 Жыл бұрын
I love the music you use in the background. It is very appropriate, crescendo and decrescendo match the story very well.
@elizabethlejika3812
@elizabethlejika3812 7 ай бұрын
Nicely put together..thankyou
@barbarataylor1535
@barbarataylor1535 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this reenact ion A great overall depiction, that I humbly had not been aware of . I love your passion.
@Contessa6363
@Contessa6363 3 ай бұрын
For the age he was of average height. 5'6-5'7. That whole thing about his height was propaganda from his detractors. 😮😮😮
@YuyiLeal
@YuyiLeal Жыл бұрын
Fascinating and compelling - brilliant work!
@nani.9754
@nani.9754 2 жыл бұрын
You are so good at bringing history back to life. You have a wonderful way of reteaching me what I forgot from school. You narration is perfect as well as your art 😊🌸💐🌸
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support
@maryt597
@maryt597 2 жыл бұрын
I am really captivated by the first image of Napoleon's realistic image! Wow, amazing. I loved your research on their history. Thank you.
@grumpus23
@grumpus23 Жыл бұрын
Amazing historical videos. Fantastic job bringing them to life. Beautiful, mellifluous voice.
@stevedietrich8936
@stevedietrich8936 10 ай бұрын
Becca, these are so good. I recently discovered your youtube channel and have now watched 6 of your videos, all excellent. There is always something new to learn and you present the information so well. Congratulations and looking forward to the continued success of your channel.
@cynthiamagana4518
@cynthiamagana4518 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely binging these series! History is presented in a different light from your average textbooks and history Channels. The recreations are amazing!! I love seeing the smiles at the end, sometimes we forget these figures were human too. Refreshing :)
@tturner0051
@tturner0051 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, your videos are very well put together! It's very interesting seeing a real life depiction of historical people.
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it
@dunning234
@dunning234 7 ай бұрын
Learned a lot thanks.
@jenniferraybaud8827
@jenniferraybaud8827 Жыл бұрын
What a stunningly handsome young man that recreation brought to life. His grin provided me with one in kind. Thank you. This just makes a history buffs heart sing. ❤
@leonmaliniak
@leonmaliniak Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your production qualities. Your final reproductions of Napoleon including that final actual human being who is smiling is brilliant.
@sarahallegra6239
@sarahallegra6239 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Napoleon looks so much more compelling in your recreation; it’s easy to see why he was such a force in life. May we please have Anne Lister next? :)
@lulabella9968
@lulabella9968 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing these reconstructions and the stories behind them 😊
@AncientSouthwest
@AncientSouthwest 3 ай бұрын
I just found your channel and I am entranced! Bravo! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
@siobhano
@siobhano 2 жыл бұрын
Truly magnificent story and amazing recreations! What a life!!! Brilliant work, Royalty Now.
@RoyaltyNowStudios
@RoyaltyNowStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Siobhan!
@victoriabarclay3556
@victoriabarclay3556 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. As a French Italian, I could really these people as real human beings- even more so than some other recreations. It took my breath away. Probably because I’ve seen people who look like that and it seemed so real to me. Loved the history lesson too. Thank you for your hard work!
@lionellemang6888
@lionellemang6888 Жыл бұрын
Très intéressant, bravo pour les portraits revitalisés !
@klasi58
@klasi58 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting all this incredibly valuable information together. You did such an amazing job. ❤❤❤
@straightarrow372
@straightarrow372 2 жыл бұрын
There is something that comes alive in his eyes, when you do Napoleon that I haven't necessarily seen in your other work. I really feel that he's looking at me -- searchingly -- looking into my soul. I suspect that this must have been accurate. It's hard to depict charisma.
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