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St Helena: Napoleon's Last Battlefield

Napoleon was one of the most significant soldiers and statesmen in world history. And his last years spent on the remote island of St Helena only a...

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St Helena: Jacob's Ladder

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Stretching up the side of Ladder Hill on St Helena is Jacob's Ladder, all that remains of a 19th century funicular.

One of the many tourist attractions of St Helena is to climb the Ladder as quickly as possible: the Jacob's Ladder challenge. The record has been set at just over 5 minutes. Now Dan Snow tries his luck.

Where better place to isolate than on the second most remote inhabited island in the world.

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    St Helena: Napoleon's Last Battlefield

    St Helena: Napoleon's Last Battlefield

    Napoleon was one of the most significant soldiers and statesmen in world history. And his last years spent on the remote island of St Helena only adds to the fascination of his story.

    Dan Snow visits the key sites on St Helena, linked to Napoleon's stay on this island. St Helena has been COVID ...

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