History

History has always been an important element of life in Poland. Share your reflections on Poland's past.

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	What do Poles owe to Hungarians? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 244 - People, sure. Non in the world can speak about governments. But, I can say that stance of Serbian and... Historypawian - 29 Sep 2012 Crow - 3 hrs ago
	Can anyone from Poland tell me about Auschwitz and The Ghetto? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 597 - [Link / Image / Video / Quote] History_Fiish_ - 18 Feb 2009 pawian - 14 hrs ago
	Life in communist Poland - personal relations 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 465 - Which are called prospekty in Polish. Prospects - a false friend for an English speaker so watch out!... Historypawian - 5 Jan 2013 pawian - 17 hrs ago
	20 years of Poland in the EU. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 314 - Already 30 years ago Kreuzberg in Berlin was not German but Turkish, ask BB about that. But apart... HistoryAlien - 30 Apr 2024 Alien - 17 Dec 2024
	Poland's Crowns jewels - what happened to them? 3 - The only original crown jewels are the ones found in royal graves. But they are very poor. Famous... HistoryBrytyjskiPolak - 12 Jan 2016 pawian - 14 Dec 2024
	Evacuees from Gdynia during WW2 4 - If it was me and I was really afraid of the war, I'd try to go to another continent.... HistoryCBrys - 10 Dec 2024 Ron2 - 13 Dec 2024
	70th anniversary of 1943 Wołyń/Volhynia and Eastern Galicia Massacre - controvercies 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 443 - No, mission impossible. ):)... Historypawian - 20 Jun 2013 pawian - 9 Dec 2024
	When Nikola Tesla mentioned Poland and Poles in historical context 7 - See, when Indian guru Swami Vivekananda sow Nikola Tesla in his laboratory, surrounded by the lightnings, he was not... HistoryCrow - 28 Jul 2021 Crow - 8 Dec 2024
	Crazy 1990s in Poland - transition from communism to capitalism - stories 2 3 4 94 - That was an empty slogan and the reality was much greyer. E.g, you could afford buying only one... Historypawian - 15 Oct 2022 pawian - 8 Dec 2024
	Where did Poles spend summer vacations in the PRL era? 18 - That is, almost everywhere.... HistoryZlatko - 2 Jun 2020 Alien - 24 Nov 2024
	Why could some Czechs dislike Poles/Poland? 2 39 - Let it be millions, I have nothing against. :):)... Historypawian - 19 Feb 2019 pawian - 16 Nov 2024
	Poland: Her heroes and her traitors 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 221 - They are probably attracted by other morons..... Birds of a feather flock together, don`t they??? :):):) PS.... Historypawian - 28 Dec 2009 pawian - 13 Nov 2024
	Benefits of being Polish nationalist: is there any? 9 - Not anymore.... HistoryStrzelec35 - 14 May 2021 Alien - 11 Nov 2024
	Historic Photos about Poland with Context 28 - Because of today`s Independence Day, the public is allowed into the building until 4 pm.... HistoryGefreiterKania - 2 Oct 2024 pawian - 11 Nov 2024
	Regaining Poland's Independence in 1918 - 'Unconquered' video by IPN released 18 - Poland`s wedding to the Baltic Sea took place in 1918. General Haller had 2 platinium rings - he threw... Historykaprys - 4 Jul 2019 pawian - 11 Nov 2024
	What do Poles owe to Germans? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 451 - continued coz I didn`t want to make my previous post too long: Marko Martin emphasized that in the... Historypawian - 10 Sep 2011 pawian - 10 Nov 2024
	Did Poles living in Germany support Hitler's rise to power before World War II? 2 3 4 5 124 - There will be new early elections in Germany. Millions of Poles or Germans of Polish origin will go to... HistoryAlien - 12 Aug 2023 Alien - 7 Nov 2024
	So called "inconvenient parts" of Polish history - what do you think? 2 3 4 5 6 157 - How could such Polish history be lost over time. Mass grave of nearly 200 prisoners of war found at... HistoryIronside - 15 Jun 2011 johnny reb - 3 Nov 2024
	Poles should apologise to Ukrainians first 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 337 - The Polish film adaptation of By Fire and Sword novel written by Polish Noble Prize winner Sienkiewicz is... Historypawian - 23 Jul 2023 pawian - 1 Nov 2024
	My wonderful boyfriend returned to Poland. Any famous Pole that visits Africa? 26 - I met him a few times and he told me he wanted to go on a trip around... HistorySquirely - 19 Jan 2010 Alien - 28 Oct 2024
	BEATS OF FREEDOM - A HISTORY OF POLISH ROCK MUSIC 2 3 4 108 - In an interview with Roman Polanski, he mentioned that when he was making "Noz w wodzie" in 1962, jazz... HistoryMatyjasz - 8 Nov 2010 Lyzko - 23 Oct 2024
	Information required on location of WW2 prisoner of war working parties ( arbeits kommandos ) in Poland 15 - Thanks for taking the time to look for me BB. I have got all the paperwork I could... HistoryChemikiem - 23 Dec 2020 Feniks - 21 Oct 2024
	Recommended Poland's history books 2 3 4 5 6 7 191 - Indeed, some inbreed, instead of moving to Ukraine proper, claim ownership of the Polish lands. F them! ---... Historyjasinski - 26 Aug 2010 Ironside - 20 Oct 2024
	Poland-Turkey relations WW2? 14 - It wasn't a religious war.... Historynarikis - 25 Nov 2020 Alien - 15 Oct 2024
	Why American military aid to Europe and Poland is important to America itself? 2 3 4 5 150 - If A sells low-processed products to B and B sells highly-processed products to A, then A is inferior to... HistoryAlien - 3 Jul 2022 Alien - 14 Oct 2024
	Polish Protest Songs from 1980s 6 - Yes, a good one. Paradoxically, at the end of the song, it is critical about the mob which... Historypgtx - 15 Aug 2020 pawian - 29 Sep 2024
	× Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 950 - My maternal grandparents spoke perfect French, just like my wife's grandparents who came back to independent Poland from... HistoryTorq - 17 Dec 2023 GefreiterKania - 28 Sep 2024
	Why Poland is not Russia 2 3 4 5 6 7 194 - So you would like Poland to be one on one with the Germany?... Historysouthern - 9 May 2010 Crow - 28 Sep 2024
	Let's talk about the POLISH ARMY 2 3 79 - Nor me, though armies are a rule to themselves, and there may well be something the media don't... Historypgtx - 16 Jul 2010 jon357 - 22 Sep 2024
	Lobau, West Prussia. Is this now Lubawa in Poland, or Lobau in Germany? 9 - Or maybe this is the current Lubin near Legnica.... Historylightalma - 9 Jan 2014 Alien - 19 Sep 2024
	Rome - It's traditions in Poland throughout history 4 - By the God, Rome sunk in communism. But, that sound cool. Popo rosso, rosso Popo "Viva il partito... HistoryMr Grunwald - 15 Oct 2020 Crow - 17 Sep 2024
	Did NATO help in retrival of heads of Poland's King Władysław III and Zawisza Czarny 16 - Sure? Then, who needs body? You think that people hurry to get rid of their own bodies? Thermobaric... HistoryCrow - 27 Dec 2018 Crow - 14 Sep 2024
	How come to Europe as we know it, after last Ice age or, Slavic and Serbian origin of all Europeans 6 - Before thread continue, let me add to your picture of environment of the era we speak about. Here... HistoryCrow - 8 Sep 2024 Crow - 9 Sep 2024
	What do Poles owe to Czechs? 2 3 83 - I also saw eight-packs.... Historypawian - 18 Aug 2012 Alien - 8 Sep 2024
	Destruction of Ukrainian churches in Poland in 1938 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 289 - Darling, don`t be so self centred and self-righteous. I am not showing you anything. I am done with... Historyaphrodisiac - 31 Jul 2010 pawian - 8 Sep 2024
	Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 282 - WELL at least we've stripped away your other bs arguments to the bone, and all you are left... Historypawian - 24 Feb 2019 amiga500 - 8 Sep 2024
	Should Poland organize March of the Living in Volhynia and Eastern Lesser Poland? 2 3 64 - Oh, you devil! :) The legal background is definitely visible in your posts but you add... HistoryMyMom - 24 Aug 2011 GefreiterKania - 7 Sep 2024
	Roman Dmowski-Patriot, Nationalist, Anti-Semite? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 251 - So you have some seven people who could be anyone, they could be even paid by some GW... HistoryPennBoy - 24 Nov 2010 Ironside - 1 Sep 2024
	The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events 25 - You wouldn`t what exactly??? Ask horses, think or run against German lines????... Historypolishgreatness - 27 Aug 2010 pawian - 1 Sep 2024
	Polish military in 1939 in pictures. 2 3 4 107 - Germans planned a few sabotage acts to weaken Polish defences before and during the war. Here, a German agent... HistorySokrates - 28 Sep 2009 pawian - 1 Sep 2024
	How different would WW2 turned out if Poland accepted Hitler's offer 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 219 - @Novichok, the Soviet Union was comprised of different nations and ethnicities and that's why they're called collectively "Soviets". Nazi... Historypierogi2000 - 2 May 2013 Paulina - 1 Sep 2024
	Greater Poland Uprising (1918-1919) 10 - Which Poles and Polesses agreed for on their own by voting in a referendum. If you say A,... HistoryPoznan - 24 Oct 2008 pawian - 28 Aug 2024
	Is there a list of those in the Polish Army during WWII? 2 3 4 5 6 7 193 - @terriekoz Are you still seeking information on Ferdynand Boyda?... Historyjpwin26 - 14 Apr 2008 verdegila - 23 Aug 2024
	What do Poles owe to Romanians? 8 - Few people know that in September 1939 ships carrying military supplies for Poland were sailing to Romania, and if... Historypawian - 19 Aug 2024 Alien - 20 Aug 2024
	Historical look at various civilisational differences between Russia and the West 2 3 4 5 6 159 - Stay on topic, please. :):):) Yes, lucky, coz they have a chance to taste their own... HistoryGefreiterKania - 22 Aug 2023 pawian - 16 Aug 2024
	Polish Army Day 2 3 77 - Yes, I checked the armament of the Romanian army and they indeed possess Gepards which Poland hasn`t ordered. It... Historypawian - 8 Aug 2023 pawian - 16 Aug 2024
	Poles and (Polish) Jews... Victims of war... and beyond 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 380 - Back to the topic, guys!... Historyirishlodz - 11 May 2010 Lyzko - 15 Aug 2024
	Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 515 - When she pays a huge fine for her dirty deed, she will recover immediately. :):):... Historypawian - 1 Aug 2011 pawian - 14 Aug 2024
	Time for Slavic Commonwealth around Poland as center 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 223 - The so-called "Economic Miracle" started of course at around the beginning of the Adenauer Era, that is, during the... HistoryCrow - 24 Jul 2010 Lyzko - 11 Aug 2024
	What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 943 - The Kremlin spends billions on the war and military industry instead of investing into the improvement of infrastructure. Last... Historytrzy kola - 20 Aug 2017 pawian - 6 Aug 2024
	Ghetto Uprising better known than Warsaw Uprising? 2 3 4 111 - Paris is the way it is because the French made a spreadsheet, entered all kinds of numbers, and... HistoryPolonius3 - 19 Jun 2010 Novichok - 3 Aug 2024
	Is Poland a Slavic country?! (politics included) 2 3 90 - Orban as Putin's agent fails again!... Historyarmageddon - 17 Mar 2021 Korvinus - 3 Aug 2024
	Use of the word "lord" in Polish. 11 - Of course, Atch, I meant though that if a learner were to translate such word for word into English,... HistoryDaniel AG - 21 Dec 2012 Lyzko - 3 Aug 2024
	Looking for info about Maccabi Warsaw 3 - Maccabi is surely a Jewish name (comes from "Jewish warriors"). Widzew Łódź (and the Łódź city itself) probably has... Historyamir_maccabi - 6 Jul 2013 Ron2 - 2 Aug 2024
	What makes you feel Polish? 2 3 4 5 6 167 - Some people seem to fear the truth, treating it like kryptonite, those who believe in false gods. It's... HistoryMiloslaw - 31 Jan 2021 Przelotnyptak1 - 31 Jul 2024
	Szeptunka Greek Catholic? 2 - It's very rare to use or hear this word "szeptunka" but it does exists in Polish (had to make... HistoryOdrowazP - 11 Feb 2023 Tlum - 28 Jul 2024
	Did Poland bring on its own destruction in 1939? 2 3 71 - A very good summary of Crow's 17 years of activity on PF. Which doesn't change the fact that... HistoryStrzelec35 - 17 Jul 2021 Alien - 25 Jul 2024
	Poland relations with Italy 1939-43? 4 - Many non-German Fascist/authoritarian regimes sympathised with Poland in 1939-1940 It allowed for transport of Gold reserves, Polish soldiers... Historysijet - 8 Apr 2020 Mr Grunwald - 25 Jul 2024
	Poland's January Uprisings of 1863 2 3 86 - What the heck is this post all about? What does it mean? How does this have anything to... HistoryPatrycja19 - 13 Apr 2007 marion kanawha - 7 Jul 2024
	Historical Polish parades 2 42 - Yes and yes.... Historygrubas - 20 Mar 2010 Novichok - 29 Jun 2024

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