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Mystery surrounds ‘spooky magic witch circles’ found ‘hidden in plain sight’ at opposite ends of the country

The apotropaic medieval signs used to ward off evil spirits were discovered in a secret stairwell at Kraków’s Wawel Castle and in the roof of an old cathedral in Kamień Pomorski by the Polish coast. Mariusz Meus/Muzeum Historii Ziemi Kamieńskiej

The apotropaic medieval signs used to ward off evil spirits were discovered in a secret stairwell at Kraków’s Wawel Castle and in the roof of an old cathedral in Kamień Pomorski by the Polish coast.

Poland’s Most Famous Magician: Magic of Y

Dive into the world of magic with 'Y'. In this episode of Heart of Poland, Patrick Ney discovers the best-kept secrets of Poland's most famous magician. Stay until the end to see Y read Patrick's mind and totally blow him away, leaving him speechless.

A magical place such as Sandomierz deserves a magical place to stay – and it has it!

Alex Webber travels to the delightful  little town of Sandomierz where he finds Widnokrąg, a place of art, culture, grace and hospitality, the very essence of the town itself.

‘Mind-bending’ art expected to bring in big bucks as it goes under the hammer at Warsaw auction

Of the works set for auction, the vast majority are defined by their arresting quirks and details. Samanta Belling from MAG Modern Art Gallery in Warsaw tells TFN: “The direction that Polish fantastic art has taken is thrilling and I think there’s potential for it to become known around the world.”

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History | Life

Auschwitz museum launches fascinating photo album to coincide with 75th anniversary

Opened on the initiative of former prisoners on 2 July, 1947, the history of the museum has now been documented in the new album divided into six sections and entitled  '75 years of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial'.

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Four tonnes of Nazi gold found in buried 18th century palace canister, say WWII treasure hunters

Measuring between 1.3 to 1.5 metres long and 50cm in depth, the cylindrical metal canister was found in the conservatory of an 18th century palace used by Hitler’s SS as a brothel.

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