Napoleon's code is cracked after 217 years: Scientist uses AI to read a mysterious letter written by the Emperor in 1809

Daily Mail - Oct 2, 2026

A mysterious letter written by Napoleon Bonaparte has been decoded for the first time in more than 200 years.

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