Medieval Sketchbook Showcases the Maverick Designs of Renaissance Italian Engineer
Previously, we talked at length about the conceptions, ranging from the Flying Machine to the Self-Propelled Cart, put forth by the eminent Leonardo da Vinci…
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Renaissance: The Remarkable Revival of Europe
Introduction Renaissance (meaning ‘rebirth’ in French) or Rinascimento is conventionally regarded as the era in Europe following the Middle Ages that was characterized by the…
10 Incredible Things You Should Know About the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel, in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope, is one of Rome’s most popular and prized historic sites. Set within…
Behold the largest known early map of the world, harking back to the Renaissance Era
The world’s oldest globe that depicts the New World possibly harks back to the Renaissance period, circa 1504 AD. And now, another rare 16th-century map…
Animation provides an overview of a plethora of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs and paintings
When it comes to popular culture, Mona Lisa has defined a significant facet of Leonardo da Vinci’s genius, thus establishing him as a painter extraordinaire…
$26 painting reassessed as Raphael artwork worth over $26 million
Back in 2016, a Renaissance painting, which was valued at around $26, had been re-appraised at a staggering $26 million, thanks to an incredible discovery that…
