Episode #54 - Leonardo da Vinci Part 2: The Genius Takes Flight

In this episode of The History In Motion Podcast, we continue our exploration of Leonardo da Vinci’s life as he arrives in Milan in 1482, a city that would become the canvas for his greatest works and most visionary ideas.

Invited to the court of Ludovico Sforza, Leonardo was no longer just an artist—he was an engineer, inventor, and entertainer, tasked with projects ranging from designing grand festivals to creating military machines. It was here that he painted The Last Supper, one of the most celebrated works of all time, while also producing notebooks filled with groundbreaking studies of anatomy, architecture, and mechanics.

Amidst this period of extraordinary creativity, Leonardo’s brilliance continued to defy convention. His curiosity knew no bounds, as he balanced his artistic genius with scientific inquiry, leaving a legacy that shaped both the Renaissance and the modern world.

Join us as we delve into Leonardo’s transformative years in Milan and uncover how his time there solidified his place as one of history’s greatest minds.