Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, inventor, scientist, and visionary whose genius shaped the Renaissance. From his revolutionary ideas to his masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, Leonardo’s endless curiosity continues to inspire more than 500 years later. Explore the man behind the art, the science, and the mystery.

Edward I was born on June 17, 1239, the eldest son of King Henry III and Eleanor of Provence. His early years were marked by the turbulence of a kingdom still wrestling with the legacy of Magna Carta. Unlike his bookish father, Edward developed a love for war and governance, training as a knight and learning to lead men from a young age. These lessons in power and conflict would define his reign as one of England’s most formidable kings.

Elizabeth Báthory, known as the “Blood Countess,” was a Hungarian noblewoman accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls in the 1600s. Legends claim she bathed in their blood to stay young—but was she truly history’s most prolific female killer, or the victim of a conspiracy? Her chilling story blurs the line between fact and myth, leaving behind a legacy of horror and intrigue.

On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic on a voyage that would reshape the world. Backed by Spain, he sought a new route to Asia—but instead encountered the Americas. Discover the story behind his first transatlantic journey, the people he met, and the lasting impact of his fateful expedition.