If, by accident or during amateur searches, you find an object that may have historical value, you should mark the place of discovery, take a photo of the object and alert the appropriate services. Failing to do that could destroy a valuable source of knowledge, says archaeologist Grzegorz Kurka.
The 32 letters exchanged between Maria Skłodowska-Curie and Albert Einstein in 1911-1932 - along with commentaries - are now available in a new book publication. Einstein believed that the relationship between him an Skłodowska was one of the most beautiful things in his life.
A silver Otto Adelheid Pfennig was found near Kamień Pomorski. These coins were characterized by high quality silver and precise workmanship. They are among the most interesting numismatic relics discovered in Poland, the Museum of the History of the Kamień Land reports.
Polish archaeologists working in the ancient city of Ptolemais on the Mediterranean coast discovered the utility part of a city residence, equipped with an advanced system for collecting drinking water, and, among other things, a mysterious mask depicting a human face. The archaeologists are now beginning research on the local acropolis.
In Krzemionki (Świętokrzyskie), one of the most important archaeological sites in Poland, research will begin on rock paintings made by Neolithic miners. Researchers aim to uncover invisible details of the paintings, determine their original appearance, and better understand the intentions of their creators.
Werewolves, devils, dragons, house spirits, giants, elves - ethnographic sources allow to identify the places associated with these beings. Scientists and artists have created a map of Pomerania and Mecklenburg illustrated with linocuts inspired by Renaissance cartography, presenting 19th-century folk imaginations.
Polish archaeologists have been making discoveries in the ancient city of Nea Paphos in Cyprus for 60 years. During this time, the the Paphos archaeological complex has become a showcase of Cyprus, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the jubilee year of 2025, an international conference on Nea Paphos and an exhibition on Polish research are planned.
Scientists from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin have uncovered new evidence suggesting that barbarian warriors in ancient Europe used stimulants before going into battle.
Two paintings from the Faras Cathedral depicted scenes of Mary's childhood, not the apostles or Christ, believes Magdalena Łaptaś, PhD, from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University. This is a new interpretation of the no longer preserved paintings from the famous medieval cathedral.
The early medieval cemetery in Lutomiersk near Łódź was the burial place of Scandinavian warriors, according to genetic analyses of preserved remains. The research was conducted by anthropologists and geneticists from the University of Lodz.