Napoleon: What did he really look like? | Royalty Now

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[@davesmith7432]

Can you guys do a reconstruction of Hannibal ?

[@Ludovicus1769]

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]

Amazing work! But given the time and life style, you should probably add more wrinkles

[@clementlang2981]

It is high time to use the universal metric system recommended in all scientific publications( 1,70 m and not 5’7)

[@dramaticothello9091]

This takes "Dont bully the nerdy, quiet kid", in whole new level.

[@bojo88]

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]

Nerd ? A nerd who could make kings and princes tremble like a child with just the mention of his name

[@rollingthunder8223]

He was a low class

[@ernestoA.1999]

@@rollingthunder8223 dude ruled Europe , kings and princes all had to bowl before him, he was a god in his lifetime

[@Merlodica]

Yeah…he might fail art school, join the army and then go into politics

[@fedexdriver13]

Napoleon is an example of "be careful who you bully in middle school"

[@9395gb]

He died as a British prisoner and in exile. So what are you even talking about?

[@tibsky1396]

After multiple coalitions when Europe ganged up against him after multiple coalitions.

[@anachtsinor3455]

@@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

[@JacobOman-qb1lm]

@@9395gband what did you accomplish? Get a grib

[@GlendaMasterson]

Isn’t that the truth! You never know who your family might marry into, and wonder why you aren’t invited on the holidays

[@anitaheart]

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]

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[@AmyHoldaway27]

Makes me tear up too with some cx

[@jo90ways]

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]

That software is excellent in the non-uncanny and very natural smiles it produces

[@phoener]

@@jo90waysThe French generally do not smile. They think us Americans vacuous rather than friendly what with our constant smiling.

[@lisaray9404]

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]

Emperor of the French. Not Emperor of France

[@christinefischer2721]

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]

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]

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?

[@purgeouterim]

On en oublierai qu’il a rétabli l’esclavage 😅

[@firenze5555]

Highly praised along with Charles de Gaulle.

[@robertgiles9124]

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]

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]

Also he created the Bureau of Investigation which later grew under J. Edgar Hoover to become the FBI

[@linyoung4398]

Thank you Fred, for the added information. First time watching this channel. Great 👍

[@elizabethpengson8244]

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]

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]

@@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..

[@LoveEnglishSetters]

Does anyone else always smile back at these recreations? They seem so real :)

[@Unpseudopascommelesautres]

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]

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]

I do! After all this time, they certainly appreciate appreciation.

[@AB-rx6no]

ME.

[@chuckw8391]

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[@gina928]

Napoleon was such a handsome man. I am really impressed with how you portrayed Josephine. Thank you and great job.

[@carrycherry92]

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.

[@jeffkodiac]

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]

Wellington himself is very overrated

[@cl5470]

​@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000 and he knew it.

[@pamelasosin8228]

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]

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]

@@annastinehammersdottir1290 I thought it was a masterpiece. You can buy a copy now on internet.

[@p.b.5107]

Maybe in heaven I will see the 9 hour version

[@Deimonos85]

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]

@@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.

[@Alagueesia]

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 !!

[@rtalbeau7965]

The Napoleonic Era has been my passion for over 30 years. I really enjoyed this. You did a fantastic job, and I applaud you!!

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Thank you!

[@eleonoraildiko]

I love passionate people!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

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.

[@donnymartinmontanari]

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 😉👍🏾

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Thank you so very much ❤️❤️ we appreciate your viewership and support!

[@kathydominick1582]

I always thought he looked like Sonny bono wonder if they were related.

[@heatherfeather1293]

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]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@elizabethbrammer7022]

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]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it

[@carolweaver3269]

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. .

[@viper2148]

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]

yes fell in love with him instantly 🥰🥰

[@AB-rx6no]

​@@markc1234golfme too

[@neinzukorruption9321]

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]

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.

[@MySpace662]

Remarkable reconstruction of Napoleon and Josephine's features, you should be given all the credit you deserve.

[@madelainepetrin1430]

Josephine single-handedly created French fashion as it is today. The simplicity, style and amazing material live on.

[@FoxofGold]

LOVE THE LONGER HISTORY BEFORE THE RECREATION

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

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]

@@RoyaltyNowStudios the hard work was obvious I look forward to the day you do a collab with other great art history tubers

[@awalden]

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!

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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]

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.

[@DerDudelino]

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.

[@LQOTW]

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]

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]

Hitler was short, too. So is Putin. Strange coincidence.

[@daveware4117]

If he were alive today, women would ignor him because he's not atleast 6'

[@LQOTW]

@@daveware4117 Sounds like a *personal* problem.

[@daveware4117]

@@LQOTW i just say it like i see it

[@chocobere]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[@dharmakaurkhalsa3923]

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.

[@rolloadams]

Great video! Napoleon’s story is so interesting, and it’s wonderful to see him and Josephine “alive.”

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you! His story is so winding and fascinating!

[@moradtalbi8325]

@@RoyaltyNowStudios lllllllllll.))

[@Jen999]

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💙

[@p.b.5107]

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]

That is my favourite painting as well. It shows just what one expects in a young general like Napoleon. Great work indeed by David.

[@MithrilMagic]

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]

And she was older than Napolean. Kind of like Macaron and his wife today.

[@mimuiao]

@@sophien5416 Except that Macron is a blithering idiot..

[@CeruleanTalon1]

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.

[@bodawei425]

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]

True.. Very True

[@megmurray8544]

The recreations are beautiful! I literally started to cry when you said he called out for her on his deathbed.

[@robertjames6640]

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.

[@EllenYoung-q3p]

A real possibility, Napoleon was quite ill at Waterloo.

[@robertpizor577]

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]

Thank you as always, Robert! I always appreciate your kind words!

[@carolinelouiseonline]

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 🖤

[@nrnr98432]

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]

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!

[@SpectrumMom]

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!

[@lizaldam2157]

Your recreations are amazing, you make History come alive.

[@gretje1974]

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.

[@thedisciple516]

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.

[@thedisciple516]

@Valencia Saintilus 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.

[@ecaeas4439]

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]

@@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)

[@capoislamort100]

@@thedisciple516 the man was an 19th century Adolf Hitler, he was only interested in power and war!

[@thedisciple516]

@@capoislamort100 All major historical figures are motivated by power don't let anyone tell you different. The question is what do they do with that power. Equating Napoleon to Hitler is lazy, superficial and false. Napoleon wanted (and succeeded) in spreading some of the positive ideals of the French Revolution like Equality under the law, freedom of religion, and freedom from the abuses of nobility and clergy. Hitler only spread evil. They are nothing alike despite superficial differences.

[@caroltanzi29]

Becca: I’m learning so much and continue to enjoy it immensely. Between the history lesson and how each individual comes alive with your artistic ability, it’s a wonderful experience. Thank you. Carol from California

[@donnymo179]

Would love to be able to travel through time with cameras and get pictures video and audio of famous people throughout history .

[@TheJoan48]

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]

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.

[@brentmartin1981]

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]

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 👍👍👍

[@gloriahanes5338]

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.

[@MacHamish]

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]

Doubt except if she was linked to Count Napoleon, the bastard he had with Marie Waleska.

[@Unpseudopascommelesautres]

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]

@@Unpseudopascommelesautres she had proof. Keep your rude comment to yourself.

[@rclavoieTO80]

Sure you did...

[@zakugodofwar1005]

@@MacHamish what evidence can you provide 😂😂😂

[@kurts5635]

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]

I was looking for that comment. The first rendition really struck me, looks so much like Macron!

[@luizhp]

Leader? Macron is a mess. France is burning.

[@katalinjuhasz641]

MACRON?????????? NA NE, MÉG EGY NAPON SEM SZABAD EMLITENI A ZSENIÁLIS KATONA CSÁSZÁRRAL... SZT.ILONA NA AZ JÁRNA KEKI

[@sophien5416]

I thought the same thing! Also, Josephine was older than Napolean, and so is Macaron's wife.

[@SDavis-vs8ky]

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!

[@gailhickman743]

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! ❤🇬🇧

[@victoriabarclay3556]

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!

[@rachelandzoey]

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.

[@dragonflyflutterby2952]

This is amazing . Such important history that’s not boring and should be shown in all schools. Brilliant. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@pammccutcheon9648]

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]

You are too kind, so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@soniamacdonald9193]

The paintings are not new, but date from Napoleon's time, unless I have mistaken your comment?

[@theintelligentinvestor9635]

@@soniamacdonald9193 she didn’t paint those lol

[@katmontgomery7699]

Ditto kiddo! The older I get...the more I enjoy history.

[@nani.9754]

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]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support

[@emilcost8613]

Absolutely incredible documentary. The work done producing this historical lecture boggles my mind. I learned so much, and I am thankful for this. The highest honor I give you. I am without doubt, that your career will flourish as you can only grow in your profession.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you SO MUCH. Wow.

[@LVLouisCyphre]

She missed one very important detail; the US Louisiana purchase that Napoleon did to finance his campaign before losing power. Anytime I watch a documentary on Napoleon, it better have the US Louisiana Purchase in it or it sucks. This is a major event in not just French and US history but world history. Part of it is because I'm paternally Cajun and I regard NOLA and Shreveport as a second homes. The only reason I didn't thumbs down this was the reconstruction looks impressively accurate to me.

[@mikeshawbrook-selfreliance]

@@LVLouisCyphre "Or it sucks" ? What an immature and uneducated remark

[@hamiltonferr1191]

Congrats to all the team!! The narrative, the bande original, pictures, they all balanced perfectly. Many thanks for 28 minutes well spent!!

[@Jazz-og4ju]

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!

[@Teramis]

This is so well done. Concise yet still interestingly told, and of course your artwork rocks. Thanks for doing this!

[@jfnuyen]

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]

Thank you so much! You’re right, he does look very confident/smug in that second one doesn’t he? :)

[@jfnuyen]

@@RoyaltyNowStudios Yes, he has the confidence I have seen in a commander of men.

[@staceydalyn2947]

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]

Have you read Napoleon: A life? It's an amazing book.

[@mimuiao]

Ah, we all read those romance novels about Napoleon's love conquests when we were at school .:D

[@LarryScruggsJr]

Thanks!

[@rigajykra3159]

I’m in awe of the sheer amount of emotion, power and detail that is put into these videos by your team. Incredible channel.

[@maryt597]

I am really captivated by the first image of Napoleon's realistic image! Wow, amazing. I loved your research on their history. Thank you.

[@straightarrow372]

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.

[@joelressner9651]

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.

[@noemiburns6470]

Awww that recreation at the end was SO RAD!!! Such a treat to see technology used in such a beautiful way♥️ Love this content🤘🏾

[@deborahfedge3823]

I love the music you use in the background. It is very appropriate, crescendo and decrescendo match the story very well.

[@tturner0051]

Wow, your videos are very well put together! It's very interesting seeing a real life depiction of historical people.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it

[@LizbetPCB]

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 👏🏻

[@ngonidzashemadzvarangonidz9016]

No other personality that has left an everlasting impression like Napoleon Bonaparte

[@justdana2524]

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.

[@BookishStephanie]

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]

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 !

[@sarahallegra6239]

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? :)

[@cynthiamagana4518]

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 :)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Napoleon’s story reminds me of Catherine the Great where they became cultural icons in a country that they felt alienated in.

[@ladyinmoonshadow7114]

Outstanding as always. Napoleon was SO handsome-i never imagined this. You bring life to this amazing man with such truth and artistry and skill. Thank you!!!

[@user-sg4ov7ng4h]

you'll probably like our president then

[@lethalwolf7455]

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]

@lethalwolf7455 - Not Daniel Radcliff?

[@barbarataylor1535]

Thank you so much for this reenact ion A great overall depiction, that I humbly had not been aware of . I love your passion.

[@LordDeliverUs]

Beautifully done, the history of Napoleon and the recreations! Have you ever thought of recreating St Therese of Liseaux? She was French nun who died young, 24 years in late 1800's. Despite they're being photos of her from a child, I've noticed that painters can't seem to catch her visage quite right.

[@catscats4427]

She has a huge fan base in the Indian state of Kerala, with many girl schools named after her, and she’s called “little flower” there

[@LordDeliverUs]

@@catscats4427 Yes! 😊👍❤️

[@emilieraphael4431]

Your work is absolutely remarkable! Thank you for making these people more accessible and human!

[@hubbynwifey7]

I just came upon this channel and girl you're the best! Love the history but most of all, the recreations. Thank you

[@marycaine8874]

Napoleon looks like Emmanuel Macron in your reconstruction; I think the latter would be chuffed at that.😂

[@ferd2866]

Ahahah, exactly what I thought! But don't tell Macron, he might get ideas!

[@ferd2866]

@S B and he will invade Russia - oh no!

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

@@ferd2866 and similarities too such as hes wife being over 6 years hes senior haha

[@mirofeya]

He looks so French. I've had several French friends and the face features are similar!

[@paperroses7615]

Thank you for putting the paintings into life! I'm a DNA maternal decendent of Napoleon Bonaparte! I can see my resemblance in my pictures when I was younger! I have looked at his mother's relatives and have found my grandmother's relatives on his mother's side in Italy ! I do also resemble his mother Maternal DNA Amazing! Thank you!

[@davidhoque5864]

I think these reality depictions were as close to spot on as you can get. Superb work! 👍🏼

[@yourfunsister]

I just love this channel so much. Easily one of my top 3 favourites on the entire Internet.

[@nivision]

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.

[@siobhano]

Truly magnificent story and amazing recreations! What a life!!! Brilliant work, Royalty Now.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you as always Siobhan!

[@annierose8099]

I just finished listening to the story of Alexander the Great. As I listen to the story of Napoleon, there’s some similarity on both men. Both in their early teens love to read, their early 20’s, both had big ambition n accomplished their glory n one thing that was missing for both was love. They both become one of the greatest military leader of all time. But I do wonder since Napoleon has read about Alexander, if he learned some tactics from Alexander. Loving your channel for I LOVE HISTORY. God bless.

[@Skyebright1]

Definitely he would’ve studied his tactics

[@freddastenger5638]

That was fascinating!! Big history buff here. A lot of it I knew, but there was some I didn’t. I love learning more of things I’ve read about. The first recreation you did of Napoleon looked a lot like President Macron of France. That was very interesting to me.

[@InformalCurious]

indeed 😅

[@richardcoughlin8931]

I immediately noticed the striking resemblance of Macron to the younger Napoleon. Weird.

[@DidierDidier-kc4nm]

maybe he looks like Napoleon but the comparison stops there .Macron is the worst president we ve had since last millenium

[@TontonMcOut]

@@DidierDidier-kc4nm Oui, Napoléon doit s'en retourner dans sa tombe !

[@e.goldie6143]

Incredible! Your recreation of Napoleon is amazing. And when he smiled, I can see how his troops and France loved him.

[@jenniferraybaud8827]

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. ❤

[@Calii.]

Hii! I really think you should do Empress Elisabeth of Austria aka "Sisi!" She's really pretty, and very interesting. At least, in my opinion. It would be amazing to see how she looked like instead of just a painting. I love your videos, and I have always been interested in history! It's always so mind blowing to see your recreations. Keep up the good work!

[@TheVideoRaf]

Excellent narration of Napoleon's life! I really liked it!!!🙂

[@R.A.Stival]

Wonderfull work. The way you told his story was fabulous. Despite the wars and violence he was a remarkable person. Please, do the same with his marshalls and the Duke of Wellington and his commanders too. It should be fantastic if you recreate the figures of the Napoleonic wars. Thank you so much for your amazing job! Congratulations.

[@homesteadgamer1257]

I'm actually impressed that so many modern day celebrities actually look super similar to these recreations you do based off these sculptures and paintings. The second one of him, based off the painting, looks a lot like actor Chris O'Donnell.

[@alict59]

Your work is just so beautiful. I always get a little emotional at the reveals. Thank you.