Archaeologists digging for the remains of the real-life Mona Lisa have found a female skeleton, but they say it doesn't belong to the mysterious Florentine noblewoman, according to news reports. The ...

FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Researchers opened a centuries-old Florence tomb on Friday in a search for remains that could confirm the identity of the woman whose enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci ...

For centuries, viewers of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa have been captivated by her mysterious smile and timeless gaze. But behind the brushstrokes was a real woman—Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florence ...

Researchers have opened graves in a decayed convent in Florence, Italy to try and find the woman who may have modelled for Leonardo da Vinci in his most famous painting. According to Italian art ...

In the world of cinema, few figures are as multifaceted as Stanley Tucci. Recently recognized with the Renaissance Award at the RBIAFF, Tucci continues to captivate audiences not just through his ...

Criminal acts, from the leveling of Les Halles to the rise of the Montparnasse Tower, rumble through the history of Paris. But few events have caused more headlines, outrage and shock than the heist ...

The grand estate of the real Mona Lisa, known as Via della Prata, is up for sale. The Florentine countryside estate, which lies a couple miles outside of Florence, Italy, has been listed for €18 ...