Rondel-like structure noticed by aerial archaeologists
A fortified structure consisting of concentric features was noticed by aerial archaeologist near Oława, South Poland. The researchers believe the structure may be 7000 years old.
Mass grave of Soviet regime victims found under park
Over 20 grave pits and human remains were found at the Johannes Hevelius Park in Poznań, West Poland. The area is located near the former Soviet NKVD (People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs) camp, hence it’s believed the graves belong to the victims of the Soviet regime, murdered after 1945.
Illegal collection of artefacts seized by Police
Police officers have seized around 800 illegally obtained artefacts during a raid at a private flat in Wągrowiec, North-West Poland.
Large concrete swastika uncovered at construction site
Construction workers clearing an area at the Hein-Klink-Stadion in Hamburg, Germany uncovered a huge swastika made of concrete, dating back to the 1930s.
Large Prehistoric settlement discovered by aerial archaeologists
Initially, the large settlement was discovered near Rzemienowice, South-central Poland, by aerial archaeologists. Then, regular excavations confirmed and dated the find 2000 years into the past.
Rare tank engine found in a basement
An original engine of the Renault FT tank, the oldest tank that served in the Polish Army, was discovered in a basement of a flat building in Warsaw, after a call by the owner to the museum which was looking for one worldwide.
Base of a German WWII 75 mm cannon unearthed
Researchers and amateur history enthusiasts uncovered the base of a German 75 mm anti-tank cannon within urban garden plots in Szczecin, North-West Poland. This is the second of its kind object that preserved in the world.
Recent storms unearths fortifications at Baltic Shore
The hurricane Gregory, which swept through Northern Poland causing rough weather at the Baltic shore has shifted dunes at the former Hel Fortified Area, uncovering bunkers and fortifications from the Cold War era.