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 ...

Leonardo da Vinci approached the world with a fearless ... Leonardo also acquired more and more books and absorbed the teachings of his ancient predecessors. Most notably, he began studying ...

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

Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, a marvel that blends science, art, and invention, are held in high esteem for their insight into the legendary Italian artist's mind. These notebooks are a ...

It is a very popular image in the United States, think of The Da Vinci Code or Da ... and a Mona Lisa-like smile] The goal of my book is to recover Leonardo's humanity beyond the American and ...