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.

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.

Richard II, crowned at just ten years old, believed deeply in the divine right of kings. His dramatic reign was marked by rebellion, political intrigue, and a fateful clash with his cousin Henry Bolingbroke. Deposed and later immortalized by Shakespeare, Richard’s story is a powerful reminder of how fragile power can be—and how history remembers more than just victories.