Leonardo da Vinci, a true Renaissance genius, was not only a master painter but also an innovative scientist and inventor. His visionary ideas included designs for parachutes, armored tanks, hang gliders, and robots, centuries ahead of his time. On the 500th anniversary of his death, NOVA, with insights from biographer Walter Isaacson, delves into the secrets behind Leonardo’s success. How did his scientific curiosity, from cadaver dissections to optical studies, fuel his genius and lead to the creation of the iconic “Mona Lisa”? Discover the fascinating intersection of art and science in Leonardo’s extraordinary life.