Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
History
Viking remains at medieval burial site in Poland confirmed by DNA testing
Researchers describe the finding as “remarkable” and hope they can lead to a better understanding of the Viking presence in Poland.
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Supreme Court ruling opens path to prosecuting communist judges in Poland
Many argue that Poland never fully dealt with its communist past, including allowing former communists to remain in positions of authority.
Unexploded WW2 shells found in Polish church wall
Two artillery shells, a grenade and a bullet were found lodged in walls at a church in southern Poland.
Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews during Holocaust beatified by Vatican
The Ulma family “represented a ray of light in the darkness of the Second World War”, said Pope Francis.
Congressman calls for US to support Poland’s war reparations claim against Germany
“It cannot stand that Poland, the country that suffered the most under Nazi Germany, should be one of the least compensated.”
Exhibition commemorating Polish child victims of Nazis and Soviets opens in Polish parliament
Poland’s culture minister expressed his hope that the exhibition will also displayed at European institutions.
Polish town offers free house designs based on famous 19th century style
Otwock hopes that the Świdermajer style can be “revived in our town and be an inspiration to residents”.
Polish town that was first to be attacked in WWII calls for reparations from Germany
“We have every right to demand that Germany unambiguously takes moral, political, historical and legal responsibility for the losses.”
German unveils plans for Berlin centre commemorating Poland’s WW2 victims
We Germans, and that includes me, still have a lot to learn,” said Claudia Roth, the federal commissioner for culture and media.
Rare ancient double burial site uncovered in Poland
The mounds are believed to have been originally created almost 3,000 years ago then re-used a thousand years later by a different culture.
Remains of medieval tower uncovered in Polish city
The tower was part of the city’s fortifications before it was handed over to the Jesuit order.
Polish opposition candidate defends communist past
Bogusław Wołoszański reportedly spied on fellow Poles abroad and in one case reported a colleague’s homosexuality to their superiors.
Thousand-year-old coins found buried in Poland
The coins date back to the period of Bolesław the Bold, who was first duke and then king of Poland between 1058 and 1079.
