Even if history is not one of your strong suits, you definitely know some facts that are considered common knowledge. The thing is, some of these historical facts may not exactly be accurate. It’s not your fault; the rest of the world has fallen for these myths, too. We weren’t there to verify, so it is only natural that we are tempted to believe these claims. Nowadays, with the wealth of information available at our fingertips, we have been able to demystify and debunk some historical facts.
#1: Napoleon’s Height
Nowadays, the term ‘Napoleon complex’ is often misunderstood to depict a short man with an aggressive demeanor; however, this portrayal is misleading, as Napoleon Bonaparte himself was not short. In fact, he stood taller than the average Frenchman of his time.
