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History: New Da Vinci Instrument Unveiled
Da Vinci's "Harpsichord Viola" has been assembled for the first time in 500 years in an exhibit at the Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York City. James Williams attended the premiere and took the instrument for a test spin.
Added: Dec 11, 2009
Views: 43008 Views
Runtime: 01:58
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