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History: Book Says Da Vinci Hid Biblical References
Leonardo Da Vinci used mirrors to hide biblical images in his most famous masterpieces, according to a controversial new book. Discovery News' Rossella Lorenzi reports.
Added: Mar 9, 2009
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