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Author: Tony Perrottet

Tony Perrottet's book, Napoleon's Privates: 2,500 Years of History Unzipped, is a literary version of a cabinet of curiosities (HarperCollins, 2008; napoleonsprivates.com). He is also the author of Pagan Holiday: On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists and The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games.
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12/09/2010

The Man Who Would Bed King?

Suspicions of the 15th president.

by Tony Perrottet

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11/10/2010

Love on a Battlefield

Alexander the Great's surprising partners.

by Tony Perrottet

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10/26/2010

The Versailles Boudoir

Marie Antoinette could never escape the sexual rumor mill.

by Tony Perrottet

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09/28/2010

A Romp Through Time

Key moments in our sexual development.

by Tony Perrottet

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09/10/2010

Body Issues

What happened to Custer's remains?

by Tony Perrottet

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08/10/2010

What Happens in the Colonies…

The bacchanalia of the British Empire.

by Tony Perrottet

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07/12/2010

Limp Laws

The Catholic Church's impotence index.

by Tony Perrottet

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06/18/2010

Location, Location, Location!

A user's guide to the property markets of history.

by Tony Perrottet

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05/11/2010

The Vatican Hall of Shame

The Catholic Church has a history. Boy, does it...

by Tony Perrottet

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03/24/2010

Is That a Stovepipe Hat or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

On the modern questioning of Lincoln's sexuality.

by Tony Perrottet

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