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Grave business: Conservationists find king’s remains exposed under broken coffin lid as they open up sarcophagus for first time in 100 years

The archaeological work will study the bones of king Augustus II the Strong as well as his robes and funerary goods that were placed in the coffin with him. A.T. Pracownia Konserwacji Zabytków

The discovery has created a unique opportunity for experts to carry out archaeological and anthropological research on king Augustus II the Strong’s remains. The two other coffins belonging to Władysław IV and Queen Cecylia Renata will undergo careful restoration work.

Saviour, scapegoat, reformer? However he is viewed, few deny Poland’s last king was a passionate patron of the arts

On the 221st anniversary of King Stanisław Poniatowski’s death, TFN’s Stuart Dowell explores his attempt to drag Poland into the Age of Enlightenment through his promotion of the arts, the most tangible evidence being Royal Łazienki in Warsaw.

Poznań cathedral throws open doors to rarely seen Golden Chapel as Independence Day treat for visitors

The chapel holds the graves of Poland’s first Christian ruler and king, but is usually off-limits to visitors.

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