Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest Renaissance painters, was a perfectionist who spent many years going over the same ...

Leonardo da Vinci, history's ultimate genius polymath, still makes headlines as his work inspires new research.

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World Art Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci, honouring his contributions ...

The Mona Lisa hasn't always been a huge tourist attraction. It turns out the most famous painting in the world owes its ...

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Thanks to famous paintings, we have a visual of what the Last Supper may have looked like, but thanks to archaeologists, we ...

Elaine Sciolino, formerly the Paris bureau chief for the New York Times, has volunteered herself as a chatty, amiable tour ...

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A three-year campaign has seen historic monuments, sporting events and priceless works of art targeted by activists ...

While the anecdote concerning the prostitute Mary Magdalene is deeply moving, the compassion and forgiveness which Jesus shared with her was a part of his communion with everyone whom he helped, ...