Experts assess designs by Leonardo da Vinci to determine how far ahead of his time he was in flight. They build a working model from his plans - but will it fly?
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Series 1 Episode 1 Leonardo's Dream Machines
Experts assess designs by Leonardo da Vinci to determine how far ahead of his time he was in flight. They build a…
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Series 1 Episode 2 Leonardo's Dream Machines
An experienced panel look at some of the world's first construction designs and ask just how advanced Leonardo da Vinci…
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