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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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03/08/2010

Miss Cleo

Just how attractive was Cleopatra anyway?

by Tony Perrottet

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02/22/2010

Dress Code

Behind the rumor that Hoover wore women's clothing.

by Tony Perrottet

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01/25/2010

How Do You Say ‘Quickie’ in French?

On Napoleon's frequent (and fast!) lovemaking.

by Tony Perrottet

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01/15/2010

Ball to the Wall

The origins of the Hitler testicle story.

by Tony Perrottet

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12/14/2009

Proud Mary

The origins of the Virgin's virginity.

by Tony Perrottet

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09/14/2009

Chefs’ Secrets

On the origins of faux food.

by Tony Perrottet

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08/31/2009

The Dinner Party from Hell

The 2,000-year-old history of the intimidating dinner host.

by Tony Perrottet

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08/17/2009

Fast Food Nation

A short and sweet history of in-and-out dining.

by Tony Perrottet

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07/31/2009

Dated Reference

Why anniversaries that end in "0" seem so important.

by Tony Perrottet

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07/21/2009

Dinner and a Show

The birth of the theme restaurant.

by Tony Perrottet

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