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Secrets of the Mona Lisa

09/12/2015

BBC Two - The Secrets of the Mona Lisa

Behind the enigmatic smile, the Mona Lisa remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation.

One-off documentary delving into the secrets of the Mona Lisa. Behind the enigmatic smile, she remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation. But is that all about to change?

The Mona Lisa: bewitching, seductive, world famous. In the minds of millions, she is the ultimate work of art. Yet behind the enigmatic smile, she remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation and theories.

But is that all about to change? Is the world's most famous painting finally giving up its secrets?

Presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, this landmark film uses new evidence to investigate the truth behind her identity and where she lived. It decodes centuries-old documents and uses state-of-the-art technology that could unlock the long-hidden truths of history's most iconic work of art.

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