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Editorial note (2026-05-12): This data-journalism story is now published by Fivvix, DaedArch's content channel. The underlying data sources and methodology remain available via Trellison Institute's research services. Story production: Fivvix · Data + methodology: Trellison Institute · System: shared (V5 composer / Napoleon production suite)

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Napoleon’s March: The Data Tells the Story

A data-driven retelling of Minard’s 1869 visualization — rebuilt with modern geospatial analysis, verified historical sources, and original orchestral composition. What Tufte called “the best statistical graphic ever drawn,” held to the Alitheion 18-signal framework.

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Data visualization complete. Original orchestral score composed. Music video in production.

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