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American researchers discover the Madrid Codices by Leonardo da Vinci in the National Library of Spain.
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Codex Madrid (Leonardo)
Manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci discovered in Madrid, Spain in 1965
The Madrid Codices I–II, are two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci which were discovered in the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid in 1965 by Dr. Jules Piccus, Language Professor at the University of Massachusetts. The Madrid Codices I was finished during 1490 and 1499, and…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Renaissance polymath (1452–1519)
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. While his fame initially rested on his achievements as a painter, he has also become known for his…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Biblioteca Nacional de España
Public library in Madrid, Spain
The Biblioteca Nacional de España is the national library of Spain. It is the largest public library in the country, and one of the largest in the world. Founded in 1711, it is an autonomous agency attached to the Ministry of Culture since 1990. Its headquarters is located on…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)