Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
5/4/202621 min
Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds in history.
He painted some of the most famous works of art ever: the Mona Lisa, Last Supper, and more. He was also a scientist, an engineer, an anatomist, and an inventor.
He is often described as the perfect example of a “Renaissance man.” A Renaissance man is someone who is skilled in many different areas, especially during the time of the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a period of history when art, science, and learning were rapidly developing across Europe.
In today’s episode, we’re...
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[gentle music] Hello, I'm Tom Wilkinson, and welcome to the Thinking in English podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced level English learners. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest minds in history. He painted some of the most famous works of art ever: the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and more. He was also a scientist, an engineer, an anatomist, and an inventor. He is often described as the perfect example of a Renaissance man. A Renaissance man is someone who is skilled in many different areas, especially during the time of the Renaissance. In today's episode, I want to explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci. Who exactly was he? What were his greatest achievements? Can we call him a scientist? And does his legacy still matter today, more than 500