Piast Dynasty

Polish king nicknamed ‘Elbow-high’ because of his shortness may have been taller than thought, say researchers

According to archeologists examining the medieval king’s tomb at Wawel castle in Kraków, the nickname might not even refer to the king’s height, which is thought to have been 120cm. Public domain/Projekt badań nieinwazyjnych pochówku Władysława Łokietka

According to archeologists examining the medieval king’s tomb at Wawel castle in Kraków, the nickname might not even refer to the king’s height, which is thought to have been 120cm.

Is President-Elect Joe Biden related to Poland’s first Christian ruler?

New findings suggest that Biden is tied to Poland via a female ancestor from as many as seventeen generations past.

Rare medieval sword and artefacts from first Piast Dynasty found fully intact at bottom of lake

The incredible discovery was made by archaeologists scouring Lake Lednia where along with the sword they found 21 artefacts including two axes, 13th and 14th century arrowheads, crossbow bolts and a sickle.

Explorers to probe mystery castle for hidden chambers

Legends of secret rooms and chambers in Czocha Castle have hung over the fortress for decades.

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