the famous escapes — Season 1, Episode 5: Episode 5
Documentary • 55 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
January 1807, Poland is liberated from the Prussian yoke after the Battle of Jena. Emperor Napoleon visits the castle of Hungarian baron Wolfgang von Kempelen, and notices the automata designed by the baron, who died in 1804, in particular the Turkish chess player.
About the famous escapes
From Bonaparte to Casanova, history is cast in the light of famous escapes from various European countries.