Move over, history textbooks! A dazzling new exhibition in Beijing is rewriting Napoleon’s legacy – one brushstroke and family heirloom at a time. 🇨🇳🇫🇷
To celebrate 60 years of China-France diplomatic ties, the 'Meet Napoleon: The Disappeared Palaces' exhibit offers a fresh take on the French emperor. Forget battlefield maps – think oil paintings of his kids, sleek Empire-style furniture, and even personalized dinnerware (because even conquerors need fancy plates! 🍽️).
'Most Chinese know Napoleon as a military genius,' says CGTN’s Bi Ran during her walkthrough. 'But here, we see him as an art collector, a dad playing with his son, and a guy obsessed with interior design.' 🛋️
The 81 artifacts – many never displayed in Asia – include:
⚜️ A jewel-encrusted sword fit for an emperor
👑 Original letters to his family (complete with coffee stains?)
🎭 Drama-packed paintings of palace life
Pro tip for millennials: The AR-powered 'disappeared palaces' section is pure Instagram gold. 📸💎
