Leonardo da Vinci | The New York Independent, New York City, NY

The Mona Lisa, the enigmatic painting by Leonardo da Vinci, may have been painted over a similar image of a different person, according to a French scientist. (Photo: BBC)

Mona Lisa May Not Be Who She’s Thought to Be; Startling New Discovery

Keith GirardDecember 10, 2015

Mona Lisa, the enigmatic portrait of a 16th century woman with a wry smile, may not be the person she was thought to be. ...

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Da Vinci Mona Lisa Mystery; Real Secret Codes Discovered in Eyes

Keith GirardDecember 12, 2010

Leonardo Da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa has just gotten even more intriguing. The Italian genius apparently painted tiny numbers and letters into the eyes of the enigmatic painting, but their meaning is unclear....

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Taylor Momsen Raunchy With Jesus in New Video (watch!)

Keith GirardJuly 22, 2010

Taylor Momsen has come out with her own shock sacrilegious music video with in a game of one-upmanship with Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera. For some reason, Momsen, who is 16, doesn't draw the same heat for her actions as contemporary Miley Cyrus....

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La Belle Ferronniere Sale Stuns at Sotheby’s Auction

Keith GirardFebruary 3, 2010

A painting with a long and controversial provenance tracing back to a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci, shocked bidders at an Old Masters Sotheby's auction....

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