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The suffering and scale of destruction of Polish lands during the Great War is seldom present in the Western historical narrative

- 14.11.2025 -

World history is written mainly by Western historians from the perspective of the experiences of their own countries and nations. Thus some topics like the suffering and scale of the destruction of Polish lands during the First World War are almost absent in historical narratives or journalism, says Prof. Andrzej Chwalba, a historian from the…

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The Genesis of Customs Specific to All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day

- 31.10.2025 -

Withal, do not forget the deade: whatever your stacyon, take this dae to remember your father’s soule, and your mother’s, and the soules of your compeers. polishhistory: Dr. Grodziska, the dead are revered across all cultures. What is the origin of the traditions and customs underlying All Saints’ Day in our culture? Dr. Karolina…

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The message of Chopin's music transcends the boundaries of musical cultures

- 16.10.2025 -

polishhistory: Let us begin with the issue that raises disputes among historians. When should we really celebrate Fryderyk Chopin’s birthday? Zbigniew Skowron: This question remains unresolved to this day because two dates are at stake. In the light of the official document, which is Chopin’s birth certificate dated 22 February 1810, one should celebrate his…

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Kościuszko – a man before his time

- 15.10.2025 -

Tadeusz Kościuszko dedicated his life to tolerance and liberty for all. He was a man ahead of his time and led by setting an example that we should all try to follow – says Alex Storozynski. Tadeusz Kościuszko is an extraordinary historical figure – a hero of two nations, Poland and the United…

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Soviet aggression against Poland was a blow, the effects of which we can still feel today

- 16.09.2025 -

On 17 September 1939, the Soviet Union, without declaring war and breaking the provisions of the non-aggression pact, entered the eastern territories of the Republic of Poland. As a result, Poland became the only country that had to face two invaders during the Second World War. What were the consequences of Soviet aggression? Could it…

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Sebastian Pawlina: Poland is still paying for the Second World War

- 01.09.2025 -

Although more than seventy years have passed since the end of the Second World War, this topic is still very relevant. Today it comes up, for example, due to the report prepared by Polish authorities on the consequences of the conflict for Poland. What losses did Poland suffer as a result of the war and…

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The suffering and scale of destruction of Polish lands during the Great War is seldom present in the Western historical narrative

The Genesis of Customs Specific to All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day

The message of Chopin's music transcends the boundaries of musical cultures

Kościuszko – a man before his time

Soviet aggression against Poland was a blow, the effects of which we can still feel today

Sebastian Pawlina: Poland is still paying for the Second World War

Helena Modrzejewska. The brightest theater star

(12 October 1840 – 8 April 1909)

General Maczek: Tenaciously, yet chivalrously

an interview with Jacques Wiacek

The Katyn Massacre: Its Chronology, Scale, Victims and Unpunished Perpetrators

The World’s Day of Remembrance for Victims of Katyn Massacre

The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733–1795: Light and Flame

Review of the book by Richard Butterwick