Adventure into the chaotic genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the Renaissance rebirth after an Ice Age, Da Vinci's artistic masterpieces like the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, and his wild inventions such as the armored tank, the Ornithopter, and a linen parachute. Discover quirky anecdotes about setting birds free, writing in mirror script, and sketching naked dudes. Dive into Da Vinci's world and learn about his impact on the Renaissance with some lively banter and hearty history!

00:00 Introduction to the Renaissance

01:20 Leonardo da Vinci: Early Life and Family

02:34 Da Vinci's Artistic Journey Begins

08:32 The Masterpiece: The Last Supper

18:39 The Enigmatic Mona Lisa

20:43 Da Vinci's Scientific Curiosities

22:28 Da Vinci's Personal Life and Peculiarities

29:54 Historical Context: The Medieval Witch Hunts

30:39 The Renaissance and the Printing Press

31:31 The Protestant Reformation

32:02 The Treaty of Tordesillas and Cat Extermination

33:16 Leonardo da Vinci's Military Inventions

37:21 Da Vinci's Parachute and Other Inventions

45:55 The Ornithopter and Diving Suit

49:57 Da Vinci's Three-Barreled Cannon

52:08 Reflections on Da Vinci's Legacy

56:35 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview