An emperor is a ruler of an empire or imperial realm. An emperor is similar to a king and may be called “king”, but technically an emperor can rule an empire which consists of more than one region with respective kings.


Caesar Said “Et tu, Brute?” Myth

Evidence suggests Julius Caesar may have said a variation of the phrase, “Et tu, Brute?” preceding his assassination. However, the quote is from Shakespeare’s play “Julius Caesar”.

Napoleon Was Born in France Fact

Napoleon was born in France, but only technically. He was born in Corsica, a large island off the coast of Italy, only a year after it became a French territory.

Napoleon Was Short Myth

Napoleon wasn’t short, he was 5 ft. 2 in tall by French measurement at the time of his death, which equates to about 5 ft. 6 in by British measurement.