Brea Grant

Mallory O'Meara, a co-host of the Reading Glasses podcast and author, teams up with fellow co-host Brea Grant to explore the mystique of the Mona Lisa. They share humorous tales of the painting's actual size versus its fame and dive into Lisa Gherardini's life during the Renaissance. The duo discusses da Vinci's chaotic genius and the painting's tumultuous ownership history, including its infamous theft and its journey to America. Their insights paint a vivid picture of how scandal and art intertwine, revealing the Mona Lisa's surprisingly intriguing saga.