Join Dr. Aleksandra (Ola) Januṡ for the remarkable story of one very modest house in the former Będzin Ghetto—and the extraordinary history it’s been hiding. Once a secret hideout of the Jewish Combat Organization, this unassuming building was recently rediscovered by two activists in Poland who purchased it and, together with Dr. Januṡ, are transforming it into a living center for art, research, education, and a community garden. Part detective tale, part “Indiana Jones” adventure, this talk traces the house’s many twists and turns as ongoing archaeological work continues to reveal new layers of its past. Along the way, we’ll explore how art, public history, and community engagement are being used to activate this powerful legacy for audiences today—while the excavation itself is still unfolding in real time.