From Ken Burns, LEONARDO da VINCI is an epic, two-part documentary that takes a deep dive into the life and work of the legendary 15th-century polymath who changed the world with his art and scientific vision. Explore his groundbreaking ideas, endless curiosity, and profound impact on the Renaissance and beyond. 📅 Don’t miss it! Airing Nov. 18 & 19 at 8 PM on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app: https://to.wttw.com/4fDLmc1 #WTTW #StreamWithPBS #PBS #LeonardoDaVinci #KenBurns #Renaissance #ArtHist

Leonardo da Vinci was a person who was inspired by observations of nature, and this is on display in his exploration of engineering and the many fantastical machines he dreamed up in his notebooks. Of all of Leonardo’s engineering endeavors, none are more iconic than his flying machines. His biggest dream was to be able to fly, and he was supposed to have bought birds from street sellers only to open the cages and let the birds fly free. Watch Leonardo da Vinci by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and Dav