Astronomers, mathematicians, and naturalists spent three years studying the country.
Napoleon’s invasion failed, but it led to some groundbreaking scientific work.
It’s been a year since Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” debuted. It earned three Oscar nominations, including for visual effects and costumes. The film had epic battles and sulky moments from Joaquin Phoenix, who portrayed the general.
However, the movie didn’t cover much about Napoleon Bonaparte’s interest in science, which had a profound impact on France’s intellectual pursuits following his reign.