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Revised Family Tree Identifies 14 Living Relatives of Leonardo Da Vinci
An extensive reworking of the family tree of Leonardo da Vinci connects an unbroken male line that extends from the artist’s grandfather to 14 living descendants — a 690-year span that encompasses 21 generations.
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How to Fix Crypto Art NFTs’ Carbon Pollution Problem
The “crypto-” carbon crisis is evolving. And after years of low-key use, art and collectibles tied to what are known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded into the global discourse as the Next Big Thing. Embedded with it, though, is an existential tension.
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French Scientist Claims The ‘Real’ Mona Lisa Is Hidden Underneath The Famous Painting
After a decade of work, French scientist Pascal Cotte claims there are hidden portraits underneath the Mona Lisa — including one of a distinctly different woman. Art experts are sceptical.
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We’re Getting Closer To Finding Mona Lisa’s Skeleton
Researchers who’ve been hunting for Mona Lisa’s skeleton are now opening up a family tomb in hopes of confirming Mona Lisa’s existence. They want to confirm that bones they found last year under a convent are the remains of Lisa Gherardini. The family tomb they’re cracking open is the resting place for Gherardini’s two sons…