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Date
August 1, 2010
- Time 11am & 1pm
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price Free
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Leonardo da Vinci: The Man Who Wanted To Know Everything
U.K. | BBC | 50 minutes
An artist, scientist, engineer, and visionary, Leonardo da Vinci was a prominent figure during the Renaissance. This BBC documentary chronicles his endeavors and achievements. Featuring commentary from scholars, the film includes tests of his inventions, including his tank and parachute. Find out if these amazing innovations worked as Leonardo intended.
To complement the exhibition Da Vinci-The Genius, the film will be shown through September 12 on the days listed below.
Wednesdays @ Noon
Saturdays & Sundays @ 11am & 1pm
Parental discretion suggested.
1145 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C., US
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