David began his search with little information and ended up discovering a family history that connects Chile with Spain. Through genealogical research and DNA analysis, he was able to reconstruct his family tree and better understand his roots. This case shows how it is possible to make progress even with limited information.

Ruby Baeza, genealogist at ADN y Genealogía, is cited in an international historical investigation on British migration to Argentina.

When the question arises, “Where did these traits, gestures, or my eye color come from?” it’s time to investigate your history. But be aware, a family tree isn’t just a list of names connected by arrows; that’s merely the skeleton. Each of those people had a story that, in part, was passed down to you through upbringing or in your own DNA. If you don’t know where to begin, here are 5 fundamental steps to unearth your family legacy.

Genealogical tourism has emerged as a fascinating new trend, combining the experience of traveling the world with a journey through your own history. But where do you go? This requires planning, as it's not just any destination, but the towns, cities, and regions where your ancestors lived and which one of them left for personal or environmental reasons. It's about walking the same streets, seeing the same hills they saw in their childhood, and feeling the weight of your fami

By Rubi Baeza, Genealogical Expert, Ministry of Justice of Chile Start with yourself and work backward: Don't jump straight to looking for 18th-century records. The safest method is to move from the known to the unknown and from the recent to the ancient. Document the Living: Begin with yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. Gather their full names, exact dates (day, month, year), and specific places (city, parish) of birth, marriage, and death. Be very thorough! Inte

The Mystery of Pietro and Assunta: The Map That Changed Everything Pietro and Assunta, an Italian couple who immigrated to America in 1872, were always an enigma to their family. Their descendants knew they came from different parts of Italy, but the story of how they met had been lost in time. The distance between their towns was considerable: a 50-minute car ride with today's technology, or more than 6 hours on foot along a modern road. An unusual distance for a 19th-centur