Five centuries after his death, the mystery of an extraordinary mind still captivates the world. Through a fascinating journey into the Renaissance, this documentary explores how one man could redefine art, science and human knowledge all at once. Guided by expert insights and historical investigation, it retraces the life of Leonardo da Vinci, uncovering the genius behind masterpieces, inventions and discoveries that were centuries ahead of their time. From the delicate brushstrokes of the Mona Lisa to groundbreaking anatomical studies and visionary machines, the film reveals the unrelenting curiosity that drove him to explore everything around him. Blending history, art and science, it offers a compelling portrait of a man who saw no boundaries between disciplines — and whose legacy continues to shape the modern world.
We now know that the brain - the organ that more than any other makes us human - is one of the wonders of the universe, and yet until the 17th century it was barely studied. The twin sciences of brain anatomy and psychology have offered different visions of who we are. Now these sciences are coming together and in the process have revealed some surprising and uncomfortable truths about what really shapes our thoughts, feelings and desires. And the search to understand how our brains work has also revealed that we are all - whether we realise it or not - carrying out science from the moment we are born.
From the delicate brushstrokes of the Mona Lisa to groundbreaking anatomical studies and visionary machines, the film reveals the unrelenting curiosity that drove him to explore everything around him. Blending history, art and science, it offers a compelling portrait of a man who saw no boundaries between disciplines — and whose legacy continues to shape the modern world.