What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDa Vinci's Demons
David S. Goyer · Series · 2013
If you loved Da Vinci's Demons, start with Leonardo da Vinci (Walter Isaacson, 2017) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 2 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Da Vinci's Demons across media.
If you loved the way Da Vinci's Demons blends historical reality with high-stakes conspiracy and intellectual obsession, these selections await.
Books on the same thread
Leonardo da Vinci
Walter Isaacson · Book · 2017
Explores: Creativity, Genius, Innovation.
This biography mirrors the fascination with Leonardo found in Da Vinci's Demons, offering a deep dive into the true creative genius and scientific innovation behind the legendary historical figure.
The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown · Book · 2003
Shares a thread with Da Vinci's Demons: Secret Societies.
Fans of the secret societies and code-breaking puzzles in Da Vinci's Demons will find a familiar thrill in this mystery, which places hidden history at the center of intrigue.
The Secret of Secrets: A Novel (Robert Langdon)
Dan Brown · Book · 2025
Shares a thread with Da Vinci's Demons: Secret Societies.
Like the intricate mysteries seen in Da Vinci's Demons, this story centers on ancient puzzles and secret societies, perfect for those who enjoy unraveling complex, historically-rooted conspiracy narratives.
Inferno
Dan Brown · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Da Vinci's Demons: Secret Societies.
This novel captures the same fusion of art, history, and high-stakes tension that defined Da Vinci's Demons, pushing the boundaries of moral dilemmas through a lens of intellectual discovery.
Films on the same thread
The Da Vinci Code
Film · 2006
Shares a thread with Da Vinci's Demons: Secret societies.
The hunt for hidden codes within Renaissance masterpieces in this film mirrors the artistic investigations of Da Vinci's Demons, grounding its religious conspiracy in the same tangible historical mystery.
Army of Darkness
Sam Raimi · Film · 1992
Explores: Time Travel, Fish Out of Water, Reluctant Hero.
Those who enjoyed the fish-out-of-water, inventive spirit of Da Vinci's Demons will appreciate this protagonist who uses modern ingenuity to survive while trapped in a dangerous historical era.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2026
Explores: civilizational collapse, human nature, moral ambiguity.
This podcast shares the unorthodox historical perspective found in Da Vinci's Demons, challenging your understanding of the past through intense, long-form analysis of human nature and complex power.
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
If the political intrigue and shifting power dynamics of Renaissance Florence in Da Vinci's Demons hooked you, these detailed accounts of revolutionary history will provide a similar intellectual depth.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Da Vinci's Demons?
Da Vinci's Demons follows the untold story of a 25-year-old Leonardo Da Vinci living in Renaissance Florence. As an artist, inventor, and swordsman, he struggles to navigate the confines of his time while beginning to see and invent the future.
Is Da Vinci's Demons based on the life of a historical figure?
Yes, Da Vinci's Demons is a series centered on the early years of Leonardo Da Vinci. The narrative explores his life as a young genius and idealist who attempts to break through the limitations of his reality during his time in Florence.
Who created Da Vinci's Demons?
Da Vinci's Demons was created by David S. Goyer. The series premiered in 2013 and focuses on the fictionalized early life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he balances his roles as an inventor, artist, and dreamer in Renaissance Florence.
What kind of character is the lead in Da Vinci's Demons?
In Da Vinci's Demons, the protagonist is portrayed as a multifaceted 25-year-old. He is depicted as a genius, artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, and dreamer who possesses the unique ability to envision and create the future while living in Renaissance Florence.