A detective matter

Whether genealogy is a profession or a hobby, city archives are a hub when it comes to researching family history. Genealogist Barbara Krump talks about her work, the sometimes eccentric motives of her clients, and the painstaking search for the right pieces of the puzzle.

Johannes Luxner, freelance journalist

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