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Leonardo's 'Last Supper' Hides True da Vinci Code
A real da Vinci code is indeed hidden within Leonardo's "The Last Supper."

New da Vinci Portrait Reveals Artist in Middle Age
Leonardo da Vinci had long blond hair and piercing blue eyes, according to a portrait that has come to light.

Da Vinci's Ad Lib Painting Style Revealed
Leonardo da Vinci did not mix colors on a palette, but directly on the canvas he was painting.

Mona Lisa's Identity Confirmed by Document
The mystery over the identity of the woman behind Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" painting has been solved.

Mirrors Reveal Codes in da Vinci Art, Book Says
Another da Vinci code is emerging from Leonardo's masterpieces.
Slideshow: Da Vinci's World - Through Mirrors
Strange images are revealed by applying mirrors to works by Leonardo da Vinci.

Was da Vinci's Mother a Slave?
New evidence suggests that Leonardo da Vinci was the son of a humble slave girl and had at least 21 half-siblings.

Da Vinci Fingerprint Reveals Arab Heritage?
Leonardo da Vinci may have had an Arab heritage, according to Italian researchers.

Video: Book Says da Vinci Hid Biblical References
Leonardo da Vinci used mirrors to hide biblical images in his most famous masterpieces.