"When I came to Lecco. I realized he had painted the Mona Lisa here." For centuries, art historians have been trying to ...

The Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, is one of the most enigmatic paintings in art history. Its creator, Leonardo da Vinci, left numerous details that have been debated for centuries.

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

Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is one of humankind's greatest and most creative minds. He may be best known for influential paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper ...

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Puzzling aspects of consciousness, a great mystery in science, are revealed by appreciating illusions such as those ...

Video - From a 1911 heist that made international headlines to a series of sensational attacks, Leonardo da Vinci's ...

Ever wondered what the secret is behind the mysterious smile of the “Mona Lisa”? Ask her yourself during a multisensory journey through Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces and technological ...

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

Mona Lisa Restaurant, the dim-lit French Quarter pizzeria with walls covered in renditions of Leonardo da Vinci’s 16-century ...

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

The Colorado Economic Development Commission has approved a Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America ... The 16th-century artist was known for works like the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper ...