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The Heist of the Mona Lisa (1911)
On August 21, 1911, Leondardo da Vinci’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre by Italian nationalist Vincenzo Peruggia. He reportedly committed the crime alone and stated that...
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Nuclear Physicists on the Hunt for “Lost da Vinci” Painting
Preparatory Sketh for Battle of Anghiari Nuclear physicists are actively hunting for Leonardo da Vinci’s famous lost painting, the “Battle of Anghiari.” The historical Battle of Anghiari took place in...
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Da Vinci Forgery is Authentic – Worth Millions
Art Historian and Oxford Professor Martin Kemp has officially declared his belief that “La Belle Principessa,” once believed to be a stunning da Vinci forgery, is in fact an original piece by the famed...
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The Devil’s in the Details… of a Giotto
Thank you to my friend Mike Carano for bringing this story to my attention. Art Restorers working on a Giotto of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi have uncovered the details of a ‘devil’ figure...
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Did Leonardo da Vinci Copy his “Vitruvian Man?”
Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is one of his most recognized and admired works. However, new evidence suggests that it was not the artist’s original work. Architectural historian Claudio Sgabari...
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Six Sites for Primary Source Materials
It is officially August and most educators are beginning to feel the pressure that is the beginning of school. As we start to look at rosters and enrollment, we start to pull out and revamp old lesson...
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Smarthistory: Khan Academy for Social Studies
Great Mosque at Damascus by G. Lewis, courtesy of Smarthistory & Flickr Khan Academy is popular in math for its brief lectures and interactive modules. However, you can also use it in the Social...
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The Best Museums on Flickr
A photographer friend of mine, Christian Santiago, recently redirected me to Flickr. I remember the Flickr of a few years ago, largely used as a repository for vacation photos. Wow has Flickr grown up!...
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Free Technology for Teachers: Explore the World with the Google Cultural...
This is reblogged from my post on Free Technology for Teachers I am a big fan of the Google Cultural Institute; it’s an amazing repository of Artistic Masterpieces, Wonders of the Natural World,...
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