Stephen Campbell’s book reminds us of the lies and self-congratulations we employ to create useful history, making historical ...

Discover the hidden stories of the Louvre in Paris, with Elaine Sciolino’s new book Adventures in the Louvre, out this April ...

the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci are bursting with tantalising mysteries. But now, scientists have revealed the truth behind one of the great artist's most curious drawings. A series of ...

Once only indicated through a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci from around 1495, concealed passageways have been discovered ...

Fortunately, anyone can appreciate art, especially with guidance from the 15th-century Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was an artist driven by “wanting to know.” He considered ...

The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci are considered one of the most valuable documents in the history of science, art and invention. The Italian artist's notebooks contain a treasure trove of ...

“Leonardo da Vinci: An Untraceable Life” is a fascinating biographical investigation and a staunch piece of social criticism. Mr. Hofstadter is the author of “Falling Palace,” a book about ...

Featuring Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and others, a show at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace highlights the period’s works on paper—which, though frequently preparatory, stand as ...