Centuries before the invention of the automobile, Leonardo da Vinci designed a device that seems to resemble a CVT. But did he actually invent the transmission?

Leonardo da Vinci wasn't just a master artist — he was centuries ahead in science too! Late in his life, he became fascinated by the human heart and made a stunning prediction about how the ...

Have you ever pictured yourself as "Mona Lisa," that mysterious lady that Leonardo da Vinci painted so long ago? Or do you have more in common with the stalwart farmers of "American Gothic" that Grant ...

From Renaissance workshops to AI; how reinvention shapes artists, and why creativity must evolve without losing its soul.

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has hurt himself in a number of strange accidents, close calls, and near-death experiences.

He investigated sound and was interested how the human body worked ... Did you know? Leonardo da Vinci once glued some fake wings to a lizard and told people he had a pet dragon.

Each episode contains a challenge for the listener, a word of the day and Wood’s top five fun facts. Recently tackled topics ...

As Stendhal knew, the reason for art is to make you feel. Do not try to grasp the artwork: allow it to grasp you instead ...

During World War II, Jacques Jaujard orchestrated a secret mission. His aim was to safeguard France's art. He moved the Mona Lisa and other treasures ...

Politicians used to care how much students learn. Now, to find a defense of educational excellence, we have to look beyond ...