The team consults with Leonardo expert Dr. Jonathan Pevsner about constructing an essential addition to da Vinci's armored tank.
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Doing DaVinci: Missing Tank Door
The team consults with Leonardo expert Dr. Jonathan Pevsner about constructing an essential addition to da Vinci's armored tank.
Added: Mar 19, 2009
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Runtime: 01:53
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