Discover the world's most expensive books ever sold, from ancient manuscripts like the Codex Leicester to historic first editions such as the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's First Folio. Explore the ...

A simulation of the "aerial screw" designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1480 suggests it would use less power than modern drone ...

For centuries, the Mona Lisa has mesmerized viewers with her mysterious smile, captivating the imaginations of art lovers, ...

For centuries, the genius of Leonardo da Vinci has captivated historians, scientists, and artists alike. Known for his ...

The true, queer history of Florence is largely forgotten. Novelist Phil Melanson uncovers the gay Renaissance past of the ...

Spanning approximately 1,000 square meters across two temporary exhibition halls, the exhibition is structured into four ...

Did you know Van Gogh ate yellow paint?” My friend asked me this bizarre question as we stepped out of the immersive Van Gogh ...

Jim Houliston is an ambidextrous artist, bilingual tour guide, mirror movement development physical trainer, and the author ...

A 1457 tax return filed by Leonardo’s grandfather, Antonio da Vinci, listed his family members, including Piero da Vinci’s illegitimate son, 'born of him and Caterina'.

Leonardo da Vinci was a genius of the ages, born to unwed parents near Florence, Italy, in 1452. Davinci's mother soon married another man, leaving young Leonardo to grow up on his biological ...

The achievements of Leonardo da Vinci elevate him to the realm of genius. Gazing upon his creations, such as “The Last Supper” or the “Mona Lisa,” it is difficult to imagine the mortal man ...

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous artists of all time, a household name even for total art novices and with more than 10 million people flocking to see his masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, in ...