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In July 1928,  Czechoslovakia discovered the remains of a 10th century man while excavating for the National Museum. There at one point was a burial ground on site, hence why he was there. The skeleton was found along with some other goods, two knives and a sword, in the grave, which were identified as Viking objects by the Nazis. Though, the original finder, Ivan Bokorvsky, was accused by the Nazis (when they invaded in 1939) of a conspiracy to not publish the finding of the skeleton, claiming that the the skeleton was German, rather than Viking or Slavic. If it was a German ancestor it supports the propaganda of German heritage extending over national borders and the past. The Nazis then used the skeleton as part of a propaganda campaign that it was "proof" of the Germanic origin of Prague Castle. Ivan Bokorvsky then published a book relating to the Slavic pottery in central Europe. The Nazis then condemned the book and Bokorvsky was forced to end the publishing of the book under threat of being sent to a concentration camp. When the book was re released in support of the Nazi claims on the skeleton, it was shocking. Later he revealed that his pro-Nazi interpretation of the remains was forced. He also shared that he felt that they were the remains of someone of importance. He was almost sent to gulag in 1945 due to his anti communist activities. Professor Nicholas Saunders of Bristol said "A number of studies have recently begun to re-interpret the remains and ours provides a a new analysis." Also he claims, "The goods found with the remains are a mix of foreign [non Czech] items, such as the sword, axe, and fire striker, and domestic objects such as the bucket and knives." He also goes on to claim, "The sword is especially unique as it is the only one discovered in 1500 early medieval graves so far found in Prague Castle." On who he was,  professor Saunders says, "Perhaps he was a Slav from a neighboring region, who had mastered Old Norse as well as Slavonic, or perhaps he regarded himself as a genuine Viking."

Source:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190822101417.htm

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