Jimmy Chen

Napoleon Bonaparte rose from humble beginnings to become a successful general and emperor of the French, but his fall and exile were equally dramatic.

After leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington was unanimously elected the first president of the United States in 1789.

During the first half of the 16th century, Emperor Charles V inherited a large empire and spent his life trying to hold on to it.

Napoleon’s victory over the Austrians and Russians at the Battle of Austerlitz is often regarded as the greatest display of his tactical prowess.

The Battle of Red Cliffs is one of the most famous battles in Chinese history, but most accounts tend to mix fact and fiction.

Taizong, the second emperor of the Tang dynasty, ruled China at the height of its power and transformed the role of a Chinese emperor.

Although Russia is primarily seen as a land power, the Russian navy has fought several battles over the centuries that have shaped Russian history.

Discover the extraordinary life of Liu Bang, a peasant who reunited China and founded a dynasty that lasted 400 years.