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Napoleon's a little over-the-top final resting place. He's in there, inside a cocoon of five successive coffins. "One of tin, one of mahogany, two of lead and one of ebony, set inside a majestic single carved block of Finnish red porphyry from." says the brochure, typo and all.

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Paris

February 16th 2007
Here are some photos from a week I spent sightseeing in Paris. ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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