Did Leonardo Da Vinci write backwards to hide the secrets of his work? A curator of Leonardo's Workshop at the Discovery Times Square Exposition explains.
The Mirrored Handwriting of da Vinci
The mirrored handwriting of Leonardo da Vinci continues to be the source of much speculation.
Extreme Hawaii: The Lava Artist
In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Extreme Hawaii," discover how Hawaiian artist Steve Lang sculpts with 2,000-degree molten lava.
Leonardo Da Vinci at TSX: Writing Left Handed
Did Leonardo Da Vinci write backwards to hide the secrets of his work? A curator of Leonardo's Workshop at the Discovery Times Square Exposition explains.
MythBusters: Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa
Watch the robot Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage built for Nvidia, which paints the Mona Lisa in 80 milliseconds in this video from Discovery Channel's MythBusters.
Leonardo Da Vinci at TSX: The Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci was ultimately a student of the natural world. The curators of Leonardo's Workshop at the Discovery Times Square Exposition explain.
Assignment Discovery: Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh's work is marveled to this day. His paintings and self-portraits offer insight into his troubled personal life. Learn more in this clip from Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery" series.
The Human Body in a Museum Exhibit
From the archives of Discovery: The human skeleton and organ system is exhibited for students in this museum. Learn more about anatomy, skeletons and the human body.
Stephen Wiltshire Draws New York City Sites
Watch this video showing a video diary of Stephen Wiltshire's trip to New York City on HowStuffWorks. Stephen and crew visited New York City and saw the sites from the top of the Empire State Building. Later, he drew those sites from memory. See how this amazing artist draws the NYC skyline after only a few minutes from atop the Empire State Building in this video courtesy of Stephen Wiltshire.
Watch this video about a giant nose-picking machine on HowStuffWorks. Why would anyone want to create a 23 feet tall nose picking machine? Learn about this wacky machine in this video from PodTech.
Think all the mysteries surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's work have been uncovered? Well, try this one! When looking at some of his masterpieces in a mirror, secret images appear -- one of which looks surprisingly like Darth Vader from "Star Wars!"
Stephen Wiltshire Draws Coliseum from Memory
Watch this amazing video showing Stephen Wiltshire drawing the Roman Coliseum from memory on HowStuffWorks. Stephen Wiltshire is a world-renowned artist, not just from his amazing ability to capture minute details...but that he does it from memory. See how he draws a vista from Rome's most famous sites all from a single overhead flight in a helicopter in this video courtesy of Stephen Wiltshire.
Everyone knows the image of Mona Lisa, but do you know what Leonardo actually looked like? Watch this TED video to learn more about the controversy surrounding the true face of Leonard da Vinci.
Animals: Is Picasso Sketch a Fake?
Forgery expert Baruch Halpern takes a hard look at a possible Pablo Picasso sketch while James Williams follows along.
Leonardo Da Vinci at TSX: Divine Proportion
Did Leonardo Da Vinci really use the Divine Proportion in his paintings? A curator of Leonardo's Workshop at the Discovery Times Square Exposition explains.
Leonardo Da Vinci at TSX: Writing Left Handed
Did Leonardo Da Vinci write backwards to hide the secrets of his work? A curator of Leonardo's Workshop at the Discovery Times Square Exposition explains.
Leonardo Da Vinci at TSX: The Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci was ultimately a student of the natural world. The curators of Leonardo's Workshop at the Discovery Times Square Exposition explain.
Take care of your artistic side, the organic way.
Extreme Hawaii: The Lava Artist
In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Extreme Hawaii," discover how Hawaiian artist Steve Lang sculpts with 2,000-degree molten lava.
MythBusters: Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa
Watch the robot Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage built for Nvidia, which paints the Mona Lisa in 80 milliseconds in this video from Discovery Channel's MythBusters.
Connected Life: Tech Bytes (Part 2)
ConnectedLife talks with Theory of a Deadman about their new album and finds out how technology is saving DaVinci's paintings. Visit media2o.
Think all the mysteries surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's work have been uncovered? Well, try this one! When looking at some of his masterpieces in a mirror, secret images appear -- one of which looks surprisingly like Darth Vader from "Star Wars!"
Michelangelo's Not So Pretty face
Although Michelangelo crafted some of the most beautiful forms and lasting images in human history, there's a reason his personal visage is not fondly remembered. Apparently, he wasn't very attractive, and his hygiene left something to be desired.
Assignment Discovery: Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh's work is marveled to this day. His paintings and self-portraits offer insight into his troubled personal life. Learn more in this clip from Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery" series.
Everyone knows the image of Mona Lisa, but do you know what Leonardo actually looked like? Watch this TED video to learn more about the controversy surrounding the true face of Leonard da Vinci.
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