A searchable database of the Nazi Party’s membership records, compiled by the German magazine *Der Spiegel*, has prompted widespread research into the pasts of prominent German cultural figures. Millions of citizens have utilized the archive to investigate potential connections between artists, writers, and actors and the NSDAP. The project aims to shed light on the extent of Nazi influence within the arts community during the period. Interviews with individuals in the creative fields reveal varied reactions to discovering potential familial or indirect links to the party. Some expressed shock and a desire to understand the context of these connections, while others reported finding no relevant information. The archive’s publication has sparked debate about historical responsibility and the legacy of the Nazi era in contemporary Germany. The database offers a resource for understanding the complex relationship between art and ideology during a dark chapter in German history.