Da Vinci’s interests ranged far beyond fine art. He studied nature, mechanics, anatomy, physics, architecture, weaponry and more, often creating accurate, workable designs for machines like the bicycle, helicopter, submarine and military tank that would not come to fruition for centuries. Did Leonardo da Vinci develop the idea of astronomy?Read More →
The courtier explained how Giotto had drawn the circle unaided, and the Pope and his advisers realised just how much Giotto surpassed all the other painters of the era. Giotto got the job*. Giotto’s proof of his masterpiece was his free-hand circle. Who created the first perfect circle? A PerfectRead More →
There’s no evidence that polyphasic sleep is linked to any physiological benefits. Polyphasic sleep schedules that severely limit sleep are difficult to sustain and can cause the same health consequences as other types of sleep deprivation. Is it possible to sleep 2 hours a day? Sleeping for a couple ofRead More →
The Da Vinci system has been used to perform prostate removal, hysterectomies, thyroid cancer removal, gastric bypass, and a variety of other surgical procedures. Many patients have undergone robotic surgery procedures and have been happy with the results. Is Da Vinci laparoscopic surgery? Minimally invasive surgery includes laparoscopic surgery andRead More →
The discovery is remarkable, given that da Vinci’s remains have been missing since the 18th century and he had no known children. Da Vinci was born out of wedlock in 1452 near the Tuscan hill town of Vinci. His father, Piero, was a Florentine attorney and notary. Is Mona LisaRead More →
The discovery is remarkable, given that da Vinci’s remains have been missing since the 18th century and he had no known children. Da Vinci was born out of wedlock in 1452 near the Tuscan hill town of Vinci. His father, Piero, was a Florentine attorney and notary. Is Mona LisaRead More →