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Hochberg Family Remains Identified in Polish Mausoleum
Researchers have identified the remains of at least eight members of the von Hochberg dynasty among 25 coffins and sarcophagi found in a mausoleum in Świebodzice. The burials date to the 18th and 19th centuries, but investigators do not yet know why the coffins were placed in the tomb of another prominent family.
Sep 8, 2026
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Cavalry Armour Fragment Recovered from Palace Moat in Lower Silesia
A treasure hunt organised for actors preparing a Polish film has uncovered a fragment of 19th-century cuirassier armour at Pielaszkowice Palace. The piece may have belonged to a French or Prussian cavalryman, while other finds included palace fittings and carved sculpture fragments.
Sep 8, 2026