X-rays of the "Mona Lisa" reveal new secret about masterpiece
New research suggests the Italian Renaissance master may have been in a particularly experimental mood when he painted the "Mona Lisa" early in the 16th century
New research suggests the Italian Renaissance master may have been in a particularly experimental mood when he painted the "Mona Lisa" early in the 16th century
Art historians debate the real life location of a bridge spotted in Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Yo-Yo Ma takes his music to the great outdoors with a unique concert series. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.
Seven years before America's Declaration of Independence, the Uffizi opened its doors to the public. Containing perhaps the greatest collection of artwork in the world, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli, the Florentine museum holds treasures at every turn. Jane Pauley reports. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
A Leonardo da Vinci painting was auctioned for $450 million, but is it the real thing?
500 years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, a look back at the search for the artist's lost painting, "The Battle of Anghiari"
500 years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, a look back at the search for the artist's lost painting, "The Battle of Anghiari."
Seven years before America's Declaration of Independence, the Uffizi opened its doors to the public. Containing perhaps the greatest collection of artwork in the world, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli, the Florentine museum holds treasures at every turn. Jane Pauley reports.
One is drawing of him shortly before he died that's owned by Queen Elizabeth II; the other, which he drew, will be shown by Sotheby's in New York
From Tony Award nominations to the Kentucky Derby, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
"Salvator Mundi," said to be by Leonardo Da Vinci, was sold at auction for a record $450 million
Purchase with price tag of nearly half a billion dollars comes amidst massive crackdown on country’s wealthy elite
According to documents reviewed by The New York Times, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud is the buyer
Last month, a da Vinci painting sold for a record $450 million. Salvator Mundi, Latin for Savior of the World, will be displayed in Abu Dhabi at a newly-opened branch of the Louvre. The New York Times reports the painting's mystery buyer is a Saudi Prince.
"Face the Nation" sat down with author Walter Isaacson to discuss the creative genius of artist Leonardo da Vinci
Isaacson called da Vinci "very collegial, very friendly," saying he had everybody at the time "refer to him as their best friend"
Walter Isaacson joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss his new book "Leonardo da Vinci" which explores the life and work of the original renaissance man.
Missed the second half of the show? John Dickerson speaks with authors Robert Dallek, Ron Chernow, Nancy Koehn, and Mark Updegrove about why the subjects of their new books stood out to them. And, author Walter Isaacson discusses his new book "Leonardo Da Vinci."
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson sits down with Robert Dallek, author of "Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life," Ron Chernow, author of "Grant," Nancy Koehn, author of "Forged in Crisis," and Mark Updegrove, author of "The Last Republicans" for a discussion about their works which examine leadership in times of crisis. Plus, Walter Isaacson discusses his new book "Leonardo da Vinci" which explores the life and work of the original renaissance man.
This week, a piece of history made history. Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" sold for a record $450 million at an auction in New York City. While some experts dispute the origin of the painting it's believed to be the last da Vinci in private hands. But the era of art mega-sales began back in 2004. Alex Wagner reports.
The art world is stunned after the astonishing record-breaking sale of a rare masterpiece, Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi." It was auctioned Wednesday for more than $450 million. The buyer is a mystery. Tony Dokoupil reports.
The 500-year-old oil painting is one of fewer than 20 paintings by Leonardo da Vinci known to exist
"Salvator Mundi," the last privately-owned painting by Leonardo da Vinci, is expected to sell at auction this month for at least $100 million
"CBS This Morning" gets a rare, in-studio look at the last privately-owned painting by Leonardo da Vinci before it heads to auction. The portrait, "Salvator Mundi," was created about 500 years ago and thought to have been destroyed. It was long-mistaken as a copy because it was heavily painted over, but its restoration makes it one of about 15 known surviving paintings by the artist. Alan Wintermute, senior specialist at Christie's, discusses the history of the rare work.
Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is one of history's most creative geniuses and is behind two of the world's most famous paintings: "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa." Bestselling author Walter Isaacson has written biographies of people with great minds, like Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new biography about da Vinci, how his genius lies in his ability to connect art and science and what he has in common with Steve Jobs.
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday.
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
French police are hunting for armed robbers who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris' poshest streets.
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Forever Now".
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Country Kid".
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Orion's Belt".
Comedian Paul Scheer shares stories from a new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma."
Fashion designer who styled heavyweight champion Tyson Fury before his boxing match in Saudi Arabia against Oleksandr Usyk hopes clothes will give him an edge.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
In California, we learn how the site of past environmental disasters could be a key to America’s clean energy future. Then in Florida, we explore restoration efforts to reverse years of devastation in the Everglades. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a newly U.S. built pier into Gaza; Chef Salil Mehta introduces diners to Malaysian food after eatery earns Michelin star
Join Norah O'Donnell for a rare, private tour inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world. Watch Sunday's 60 Minutes for a wide-ranging conversation with Pope Francis and tune in Monday, May 20, for a Primetime special, "Pope Francis: The First", on CBS.
A mom gives her teenage daughter a lifesaving gift that strengthens their bond. A barista gets a meaningful gift from a stranger who wanted to reward her for her kindness. Plus, other good news.
Severe storm in Houston, Texas kills at least seven people and caused power outages that could last for weeks. Also, North Korea launched short range ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.