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While touring the Italian art scene in Siena, Italy, in summer 2009, Wesleigh Richardson noticed a seemingly insignificant detail in the 14th century “Madonna Enthroned with Saints” painting by Italian-born Duccio di Buoninsegna — Arabic writing.

Many people might not have noticed, but the avid art historian and inquisitive scholar wanted to know more.

“It totally got my mind going,” she said. “I really wanted to know what the history of that painting was.”