Stephen Campbell’s book reminds us of the lies and self-congratulations we employ to create useful history, making historical ...
Leonardo was born to unwed parents on April 15 ... His father, Ser Piero da Vinci, held elevated status as a notary—a professional path that Leonardo would have been expected to follow had ...
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 ...