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

Explore Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works like the Mona ... In the distance, as far as the eye can see, behind the book, behind the Virgin, we glimpse an incredible panorama that no other ...

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 ...

“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 ...