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Last of the heroes! Warsaw Uprising hero and esteemed doctor dies at 102

One of Poland’s last WWII heroes has passed away at the age of 102.

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Lithuania’s national library discovers rare 15-th century book

Lithuania’s National Library has identified a rare incunabulum, a book printed during the initial phase of printing in Europe, up until the year 1500, adding to its collection of early printed works.

The Great Synagogue, located in Orla, was built in a classical style with late baroque features. Photo: WikiCommons/Yarl

Neglected 17th-century synagogue in eastern Poland shortlisted for European Heritage Award

A leading heritage civil society network has shortlisted a neglected 17th-century synagogue in eastern Poland for the 7 Most Endangered Sites in Europe support award.

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Statue of Immaculate Mary returns home after disappearing for 80 years

A priceless 17th-century statue of the Immaculate Mary has returned home to Wrocław, western Poland, after being lost for nearly 80 years.

The foundation received a cache of over 500 Auschwitz-related artefacts. Photo: Auschwitz-Birkenau Subcamps Foundation

Belongings of Auschwitz prisoners and SS guards found hidden in attic for 80 years

A cache of over 500 artifacts from Auschwitz has been revealed after spending 80 years hidden in an attic.

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We must learn from Auschwitz so as not to repeat it, says Czech president

“Humanity is really bad in taking lessons from history,” Pavel said.

On this day, eighty years ago, soldiers from the Soviet-subjugated 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front liberated Auschwitz. Photo: Getty Images / Bettmann

Auschwitz: a testament to humanity’s capacity for calculated cruelty

On this day 80 years ago, soldiers from the Soviet-commanded 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front liberated Auschwitz. At the time, they didn’t know they had exposed the central element of the Nazi death machine.

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A baby born amid the horrors of Auschwitz: Ewa Machaj–Antosiewicz

TVP World spoke to survivors about their time in Auschwitz.

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‘The smell of burned flesh around the clock’: Survivor Leon Weintraub remembers Auschwitz

TVP World spoke to survivors about their time in Auschwitz.

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Representatives from 10 nations sign agreement to bolster Holocaust research

Representatives from 10 countries, including Poland, Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom, signed an agreement on Sunday to support research into the Holocaust and preserve the memory of its victims.

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This might be the last Auschwitz liberation anniversary with survivors present, says museum director

Only between 55 and 60 survivors will attend this year’s commemorations.

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‘The story of the child is very difficult to tell,’ says Auschwitz survivor Barbara Gautier

German concentration camp in Auschwitz was liberated on January 27, 1945.

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‘I remember quite clearly the moments just before I was liberated,’ says Auschwitz survivor Richard Horowitz

German concentration camp in Auschwitz was liberated on January 27, 1945.

The house will open its doors to visitors on the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation. Photo: Jarek Praszkiewicz / PAP

Haunting glimpse inside Auschwitz Commandant’s house ahead of opening as anti-hate memorial

Documents, newspapers and prisoners' uniforms are among the grim finds discovered in the family home once owned by Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, ahead of its opening to the public on Monday.

The Ripper slayings were never solved and have since entered true crime folklore. Photo: Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis via Getty Images

Polish barber under scrutiny as calls grow for new inquest into Jack the Ripper murders

A Polish barber suspected of the Jack the Ripper killings is facing fresh scrutiny after a legal application was filed for a new inquest into the murders.

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz will be attended by more than 50 survivors of the camp. It may be the last time that many will attend. Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images

Auschwitz liberation anniversary ‘to focus on the camp’s survivors’

Landmark events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis’ most notorious death camp will “be focused on the survivors”, the director of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum said.

A sea or ruins awaited those entering Warsaw. Photo: Sovfoto/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

From cruelty to hell: Warsaw’s non ‘liberation’ 80-years on

On this day, 80 years ago, Soviet and Polish military formations entered Warsaw bringing an end to years of Nazi occupation—however, this did not bring liberation but a new wave of terror and repression.

The coin minted by Otto III (right) served not only as currency but also as a means of propagating imperial ideology. Photos: Stowarzyszenie Eksploracyjne “Kordula”; Wikimedia Commons

Millennium-old silver imperial penny found in northeastern Poland

A silver penny minted more than a thousand years ago has been discovered by an amateur archeologist in northeastern Poland.

The discovery was made in Libya’s ancient city of Ptolemais. Photo: Piotr Jaworski/ Uniwersytet Warszawski

Polish scientists find mysterious mask and advanced water system at ancient acropolis in Libya

An ancient residence equipped with an advanced water collection system and a mysterious human-like mask have been uncovered by Polish archaeologists during their excavation in Ptolemais, northeastern Libya.

Donated items include letters, photos and sketches. Photo: State Museum at Majdanek

Secret wartime messages and photos go on show at Majdanek after donation drive

Secret messages and covertly taken photographs were among 300 items donated last year to the State Museum at Majdanek, eastern Poland.

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The house at Długa 1 measures just 12 square meters. Photo: press materials

Smallest house in Warsaw to gain new life as art gallery

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Hirsch on Economy: Poland’s economy stalls as sales dip and wage growth slows

While many know about Britain’s involvement in The Great Escape, less is known about the Polish and other central and eastern European participants.

The Great Escape: remembering the forgotten heroes from Central and Eastern Europe

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OPINION: Putin’s negotiation strategy may be predictable, but he is playing it well

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Moody’s confirms Poland’s rating at A2 with stable outlook

The museum has played a key role in preserving Poland’s post-war neon heritage. (PAP/Mateusz Marek)

Bright times ahead for the cult Polish museum that revived the magic of neon