There is the myth of an enigmatic, dark Leonardo, this idea of the superhuman genius... It is a very popular image in the United States, think of The Da Vinci Code or Da Vinci's Demons.

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

The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci are considered one of the most valuable ... offering a glimpse into his genius with his distinctive code, or "mirror writing". Article continues below In a ...