Location of the Landscape in the Mona Lisa

Geologist Ann Pizzorusso claims to know the location featured in Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa.'

The Mystery of the Mona Lisa's Backdrop

Geologist Ann Pizzorusso believes she has unraveled the mystery of the backdrop to the Mona Lisa, pinpointing it to Lecco in northern Italy based on rock formations and geological evidence.

Legal Battle Over Leonardo da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man'

The Italian government and a German puzzle maker are in a legal battle over the reproduction and profit from Leonardo da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man' drawing. Italy's cultural heritage code conflicts with EU law on copyright. Ravensburger was ordered to pay a penalty by a Venice court, but a German court ruled in their favor. The dispute continues as Italy vows to challenge the ruling.