May 21, 2025 press release from Terry Collins
New book, “Genìa Da Vinci,” published;
Remains excavated from ancient Da Vinci family tomb undergoing analysis;
Large “Unicorn Dragon” drawing discovered in Vinci: by Leonardo?
Full news release text:
hereExample coverage:
ANSA, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci has six living heirs, click here
Daily Mail, United Kingdom, Leonardo da Vinci’s family tree: Historians chart the Italian polymath’s descendants back to 1331 – spanning 21 generations and involving over 400 individuals, click here
The Telegraph, UK (via MSN.com) Five living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci discovered, click here
In summary, the publication earned: 549 articles at 444 different news sites, published by media in 24 languages in 51 countries
A combined potential reach (potential impressions for online articles only): 2.9 billion
Email announcement to the LDVP members from Jesse and Marguerite:
We are pleased to inform you that a publication announcement of Genìa Da Vinci, Genealogy and Genetics for Leonardo’s DNA is being issued this week in conjunction with media and public presentations in Florence and Vinci. Congratulations to Alessandro and Agnese for their indefatigable work, and to Angelo for the publishing!
“The book represents a significant milestone in the Leonardo Da Vinci DNA Project, highlighting the results of three decades of genealogical research and the foundation of our ongoing scientific work.”
The book, “is currently available in Italian only. We anticipate an English version in 2026.”
“We remain deeply grateful for your contributions to this international collaboration, and look forward to the continued progress of this special endeavor.”
