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In the grounds of a 14th-century Polish castle, detectorists discovered a Jewish treasure from World War II

In the grounds of a 14th-century Polish castle, detectorists discovered a Jewish treasure from World War II

GM4PRO
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A depot of silver artefacts hidden in the period around the Second World War was discovered in the ruins of a castle in Nowy Sącz in southern Poland. Detectorists from a local association were searching for possible second-war munitions near the castle tower when a representative of the association reported a very strong signal. At first, he thought he had just come across a rusty piece of metal. But after removing it, he found a silver treasure in perfect condition...
18.6. 1757 Battle of Cologne 18. 6. 1757

18.6. 1757 Battle of Cologne

Viky
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During the Battle of Cologne in June 1757 over twenty thousand soldiers were killed or wounded. It was therefore one of the largest conflicts of the Seven Years' War. The Prussians had to leave Bohemia after their defeat.
17 June 1848 Bloodshed in Běchovice 17. 6. 1848

17 June 1848 Bloodshed in Běchovice

Viky
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From 12 to 17 June 1848, an uprising took place in Prague, culminating the revolutionary process in the Czech lands. The whole railway from Olomouc to Prague was busy at that time. The tragedy occurred in Běchovice, where at least seven people died. Soldiers are said to have fired into the crowded carriages.
Determination of ID

Determination of ID

GM4PRO
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By way of my friend GM4PRO, I am writing to you in regards to identifying the stamp.
15.6.1085 Vratislav II became King of Bohemia 15. 6. 1085

15.6.1085 Vratislav II became King of Bohemia

Viky
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The coronation of Vratislav II as King of Bohemia was a splendid one. It took place in St. Vitus Cathedral. The crown was put on the new monarch by Archbishop Egilbert, the ceremonial act was also watched by the chronicler Kosmas.
14.6.1894 235 people died in the mines 14. 6. 1894

14.6.1894 235 people died in the mines

Viky
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The cause of the explosion and fire in the mines in Karviná in 1894 has not yet been clarified. The explosion occurred at 9:30 in the evening. In one of the pits, a mine cart was thrown up to a height of 20 metres.

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