Leonardo da Vinci: The Man Behind the Myth and the Art

Today, we're diving into the Renaissance and unearthing the mysteries of the man, the myth, the legend – Leonardo da Vinci. Hold onto your history books because we're about to delve into the fascinating life of this extraordinary genius!

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