How Leonardo da Vinci Predicted The Future

Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance genius who made many predictions that have since come true. He was a man ahead of his time, and his foresight and understanding of the world were truly remarkable.

In this article, we’ll explore some of Leonardo’s predictions that have since come true by taking a deep dive into his sketchbooks.

Flight

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of many trades — artist, inventor, engineer, and scientist. He lived in the 15th and 16th centuries and is often referred to as the “Renaissance Man” due to his vast knowledge and skills. However, one of his most impressive achievements is his prediction of human flight.

Leonardo was fascinated with the idea of flight and spent countless hours studying the anatomy of birds, observing their flight patterns, and sketching designs for flying machines. He realized that the key to successful flight was the ability to produce lift and control the direction of travel.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. “Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex on the Flight of Birds.” Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex on the Flight of Birds | National Air and Space Museum, 22 Oct. 2013, airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/codex/.

One of Leonardo’s most famous drawings is the “Codex on the Flight of Birds,” a notebook filled with drawings and notes about flight. In it, he describes how wings must be shaped…