Genetická genealogie pro historiky – Anděl Pavel (2025)

This Czech-language book offers a comprehensive introduction to genetic genealogy and palaeogenetics, young and rapidly developing disciplines at the intersection of natural sciences, history and modern technology. The availability of DNA testing has brought about a genuine revolution, making it possible not only to verify family trees and uncover forgotten relationships, but also to reconstruct the migrations of entire populations and explore humanity’s distant past. The book explains the principles of genetic research, from the basic structure of DNA to the practical use of genetic databases and specialised tools. It shows how genetic genealogy and palaeogenetics go beyond traditional historical methods and provide new answers to questions long considered impossible to solve. Through specific examples, including the identification of the Russian imperial family, research into the tomb of Richard III, and analyses of finds from Dolní Věstonice and mass graves from the 1866 war, it demonstrates how DNA connects archaeology, history and personal genealogy. This guide is intended for professionals and serious students of family history, showing that genetic genealogy and palaeogenetics are valuable tools for uncovering the hidden stories of the past and perhaps for exploring its future.