GENEALOGICA
CONTENTS An Introduction to Genealogica 7 The Family Tree 9 The Document Trail 11 The Narrative 13 The Offering 15 The Process 17 Our History 19
AN INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGICA GENEALOGICA OFFERS ITS CLIENTS a unique and extensive genealogical family portrait. We do this through the telling of the ancestral stories that make them who they are today. With a team of the world s leading academics in historical, genealogical and DNA research, we piece together the narrative of our clients family histories, weaving their ancestors stories into the rich tapestry of relevant world events. With our proven expertise in unearthing unique and barely traceable documents, photographs and heirlooms, we bring the people and places of each family s extraordinary odyssey to life as we tell the story of their unique journey through the generations. We then design and deliver the family legacy in any way the client desires, from bespoke ancestral encyclopedias to physical journeys into the past. Grand and exceptional, the Genealogica offering is a timeless and priceless work of art. 7
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THE FAMILY TREE T HE PROCESS BEGINS with the creation of the Family Tree, highlighting the remarkable ancestors discovered during the painstaking research process. Armed with only a handful of names and dates, our researchers build the tree from which the family story can then be told. 9
THE DOCUMENT TRAIL ONCE THE FAMILY TREE is in place, the search for the unique and extraordinary stories begins. Genealogica tracks down as many documents, maps, newspaper articles, secret files, photographs, written oral testimony, and any other pertinent records as exist. Delving into public archives, private collections, libraries, churches, graveyards, records offices, and multiple government agencies around the world, Genealogica goes wherever the trail leads. To date, it has taken us as far afield as Romania, Belarus, India, Cameroon, Greece, Italy, Ireland, and Hungary to name but a few. The names and dates on the tree come to life as they are put into an historical and geographical context, from which the family story can then be told. 11
THE NARRATIVE ONCE THE RECORDS have been unearthed and the document trail has been pieced together, we discuss its context with the world s leading historians. The narrative of the family s extraordinary journey is written by Emmy award-winning storytellers, published authors, and academic historians. 13
THE OFFERING ONCE THE STORY of the family s unique history is written, the Encyclopedia is designed and bound. From the traditional to the ultra-modern, whether single or multiple copies, Genealogica accommodates any request. While we specialize in extensively researching family history, we can also assist with other genealogy-related requests, some examples of which are listed below. Plan and accompany clients on ancestral journeys Record and deliver a documentary quality film of the journey Search for lost family members through the use of DNA testing Produce interactive installations and exhibits for the family home or office Compile family archives Create coats of arms and family trees Locate and acquire surviving family heirlooms Create and build legacy collections, such as libraries or art collections 15
THE PROCESS WHILST GENEALOGICA encourages clients to be involved with the process from start to finish, our researchers can build the story with only a few vital names and dates. A brief meeting to determine in which direction the research should go, who it is ultimately for and what purpose it is intended to serve certainly helps guide us. Given that this is a unique and highly personal journey, we tailor the experience to each individual family. The process takes a minimum of 9 months. 17
OUR HISTORY GENEALOGICA HAS DELIVERED extraordinary results to all of our clients, one of whom wrote to say: I doubt I will ever give a present as beautiful or impactful as this, so thank you for everything you have done. During our company s history, we have uncovered noble and royal lineages, reunited families separated by the Holocaust, and helped find the birth mother of one of the world s leading financiers. Prior to the inception of Genealogica, the team produced thirty-five episodes of the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated documentary series Who Do You Think You Are?, taking high-profile individuals on tailor-made explorations of their roots in countries as diverse as Benin, Germany, Barbados, Latvia, England, Bulgaria, and the United States. 19 For further information, please contact U.K. : ALEXANDER EDGINGTON +44.7786.745.233 U.S. : LISA BOHACEK +1.818.324.0186 WWW.GENEALOGICA.ORG
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