History

History has always been an important element of life in Poland. Share your reflections on Poland's past. (page 2)

	× Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 447 - While we are on gun violence, did you notice those long "feathers" on the women in 439 above? No,... HistoryLyzko - 9 Feb 2021 Novichok - 19 Feb 2021
	What makes you feel Polish? 2 3 4 5 6 160 - Yes, you are right. That is why I need to add radical or far-right or ultra.... HistoryMiloslaw - 31 Jan 2021 pawian - 9 Jul 2022
	Will Poland rebuild classical buildings? 24 - Actually, Polish architects used to do it on a mass scale right after the war, e.g, rebuilding the... HistoryJakeRyan16candle - 17 Jan 2021 pawian - 2 Apr 2021
	× Świętowit/Svetovid, God of our ancestors - Does He watch over us even now? 2 47 - Funny, really. Some say Jesus was real and they turned him into fiction. With Svetovid we are clear... HistoryCrow - 15 Jan 2021 Crow - 8 May 2021
	We Remember: Cold War Warrior and True Pole Michał Franciszek Goleniewski 22 - "Goleniewski courageously and effectively did his part to help diminish the bloodstained totalitarian communist system and in the process... HistoryPoloniusz - 31 Dec 2020 Strzelec35 - 1 Jan 2021
	What Poland expected from western Europe? 2 3 78 - And insanity like this one...From dailymail.com: ... The Tik-Tok migrants: Tunisian influencers film their illegal immigration to... HistoryCrow - 28 Dec 2020 Novichok - 14 Feb 2022
	Information required on location of WW2 prisoner of war working parties ( arbeits kommandos ) in Poland 5 - Agneshütte ... Cologne Agnieszka - a colony of workers, established for employees zinc smelter "Agnes" in... HistoryChemikiem - 23 Dec 2020 Chemikiem - 23 Dec 2020
	Poland-Turkey relations WW2? 13 - It seems to me that Turkey or Ottomans and Russia were often in warsof conflicts in the past. Was... Historynarikis - 25 Nov 2020 Strzelec35 - 25 Nov 2020
	German treatment of Poles (Russian partition) during WW1? 25 - @pawian After that I think the Regency Council took over from September 1917 until the end of the war,... Historynarikis - 17 Oct 2020 narikis - 18 Oct 2020
	Rome - It's traditions in Poland throughout history 3 - Do you mean male-made and male-controlled culture now?... HistoryMr Grunwald - 15 Oct 2020 pawian - 15 Oct 2020
	American volunteers in Polish-Soviet War 6 - Copy the first sentence from my quote in italic and google will find the article for you. Simple.... Historynarikis - 12 Oct 2020 pawian - 13 Oct 2020
	Poland rightwingers` bonds with PRL communist regime 2 3 4 5 6 7 191 - @pawian, thanks, but I'm not an expert ;) Maybe I will be one day, though, who knows lol :))... Historypawian - 17 Aug 2020 Paulina - 20 Jul 2022
	Battle of Warsaw - One hundred years ago 7 - No, it didn`t. Those were local battles which didn`t save whole Europe but only single countries: Poland, Austria.... HistoryMr Grunwald - 15 Aug 2020 pawian - 19 Aug 2020
	Polish Protest Songs from 1980s 3 - Now it has become a protest song in Belarus.... Historypgtx - 15 Aug 2020 pawian - 16 Aug 2020
	Project to set up weaving factories in Lodz in the 1880's 2 - The development of the industry in the 19th century Łódź was to a great extent. Within a hundred years... HistoryHettlinghistory1 - 2 Aug 2020 kaprys - 2 Aug 2020
	Polish Museums and Selective Forgetting 10 - That is all regimes` character. If we weren`t in the EU, PiS would certainly resort to Putin or Lukashenka-style... HistoryPoloniusz - 26 Jul 2020 pawian - 27 Jul 2020
	"Poland Syndrome" should be renamed 2 45 - Not many ten foot (or any other) barges here either. Po from the Teletubbies perhaps should think about... Historyjohnny reb - 23 Jul 2020 jon357 - 31 Jul 2020
	History of computer markets and piracy in Poland 5 - My first computer was a zx spectrum, remember the noises and psychedelic lines loadng games. also trying to... Historydelphiandomine - 25 Jun 2020 amiga500 - 27 Jun 2020
	Origin and meaning of Polish city names? 3 - Kraków comes from Krak, a legendary ruler who started the settlement. Gdynia comes from the root word... HistoryZlatko - 10 Jun 2020 pawian - 21 Jun 2020
	Where did Poles spend summer vacations in the PRL era? 12 - All communist block countries accepted Poles as tourists, even the USSR. But it differed throughout the times -... HistoryZlatko - 2 Jun 2020 pawian - 22 Jun 2020
	An Israeli Song that its origin is Polish - Please, help to identify it! 4 - The song is described (in Hebrew) as a Ukrainian tune and the Hebrew words were written by Abba Chushi... Historyurj55q - 15 Apr 2020 yehudi - 21 Sep 2020
	Poland relations with Italy 1939-43? NEW - As I understand it, Poland and Italy had at least neutral relations before the start of the Second World... Historysijet - 8 Apr 2020 — -
	Polish citizens in Vichy France? 10 - They were occupied. In the south, it would depend entirely on whether or not they were a.... Historysijet - 7 Apr 2020 jon357 - 9 Apr 2020
	What was the general Polish opinion of Germany/Germans between 1920-39? 4 - Here is a good article which isn`t too long but quite informative with basic info on German-Polish relations till... Historydemara - 24 Mar 2020 pawian - 24 Mar 2020
	BARBAROUS / BARBARIC / BARBARIAN tribes in Poland 2 3 62 - Okay. I was testing my barbarzyn blood, now that I have the word itself, Poland has a General Commander,... Historyskateboarder0162 - 24 Feb 2020 skateboarder0162 - 28 Oct 2022
	Saint Virgin Mary Queen of Poland crushes the Red Army 2 3 66 - Of course, it is all true. Let`s remember history plays a crucial role in these differences. The... HistoryTorq - 10 Feb 2020 pawian - 7 Mar 2020
	Why do schools teach "The battle of Warsaw" but not "the history of communist Poland?" 16 - ..think alike? We, teachers, understand each other without a single word spoken. :):)... HistoryDougpol1 - 13 Aug 2019 pawian - 15 Aug 2019
	Polish treasures in Sweden? 18 - #Raeiuova Got a link for that claim? Can be in Swedish or English... Historypassivus - 22 Jul 2019 Mr Grunwald - 26 Aug 2020
	Regaining Poland's Independence in 1918 - 'Unconquered' video by IPN released 16 - You haven't, nevertheless it was recorded in the memoirs of the day. The saying shows that... Historykaprys - 4 Jul 2019 Ziemowit - 12 Nov 2021
	× Why is Poland such an American boot licker? 2 60 - Funny you say that because I have a Motorola that I bought brand new for 350 and it has... HistoryWeimarer - 3 Jul 2019 Dirk diggler - 6 Jul 2019
	Why did Hitler call Poles Half Jews? 2 3 4 98 - If someone is as dim witted as her should not talk about serious issues, it would only make... HistoryPolishedHeart - 1 Jul 2019 Cojestdocholery - 4 Feb 2022
	Poland, Ukraine population loss in 20-th century 15 - Are you a Prophet? or what?... HistoryVlad1234 - 19 May 2019 Alien - 3 Feb 2023
	Modern myths and legends about communist past in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 227 - Yes, but you are talking in theory now while I thought we were talking about a real system... Historypawian - 8 May 2019 pawian - 3 Nov 2020
	Heritage of partitions still present in Poland 2 3 4 107 - Tri City with Gdańsk isn `t worse or is even the same as Poznań - very intense orange.... Historypawian - 3 May 2019 pawian - 28 Oct 2023
	Polish attitudes towards ex-Soviet republics joining NATO 2 3 4 116 - No. My questions are: What rate of abortions would be alarming? How many refugees would be too many?... HistoryBobko - 1 May 2019 Novichok - 18 Apr 2021
	Positive portrayal of Poles in world`s cinema and TV 18 - Her Polish pronunciation was nothing short of astounding. Boy can that lady do accents!... Historypawian - 29 Mar 2019 Lyzko - 7 Apr 2019
	Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture 2 3 4 96 - The conclusion of an article on Polish politics by a foreign analyst: At a time when the war... Historypawian - 24 Mar 2019 pawian - 25 Oct 2023
	× Study Shows Irish Voters Rejected the Nice Treaty Referendum Due to Poland's Entry Into the EU 2 3 80 - And apparently now the Poles are the other European country (after, of course, France) spearheading an effort to help... HistoryShitonya Brits - 17 Mar 2019 Lyzko - 24 Apr 2019
	History of video games in communist Poland? 7 - I still remember playing, as a kid, "Raid over Moscow" on ZX Spectrum. And bombing the Kremlin. It was... Historyrenix - 1 Mar 2019 kondzior - 1 Mar 2019
	Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 266 - There was no AK in 1946. Armia Krajowa was dissolved on 19th January 1945 by the order of... Historypawian - 24 Feb 2019 Torq - 31 Dec 2023
	× Poland and Israel getting back on the right foot...maybe 2 3 4 5 132 - The world's most powerful shabbos goy is helping Jews in their extortion attempts by signing the JUST act which... HistoryLyzko - 19 Feb 2019 Dirk diggler - 25 May 2019
	Why could some Czechs dislike Poles/Poland? 25 - Czechs are decent people and Slavs and can be reasoned. You Poles are lucky to work with them. Just... Historypawian - 19 Feb 2019 Crow - 23 Jun 2020
	Why are Poles/Poland disliked by Germans? 2 3 4 5 140 - The most luscious German dish though in my humble opinion was the very young Hildegard Knef (later "Neff" when... Historypawian - 3 Feb 2019 Lyzko - 9 Feb 2020
	A History of Gdansk, Poland 2 3 4 5 130 - Sure, but then here a big word - partitions of Poland. There was never change in hell... Historybolek_tusk - 22 Jan 2019 Ironside - 24 Jan 2019
	History of Rosochowaciec and Denysow 3 - Thank you for answers....I will read the links.... Historyjanmas - 10 Jan 2019 janmas - 10 Jan 2019
	Arthur Szukalski - Polish sculptor 6 - Before you start lecturing me about Polish culture, which I find quite amusing :-), first you have to... HistoryDirk diggler - 4 Jan 2019 Spike31 - 5 Jan 2019
	Did NATO help in retrival of heads of Poland's King Władysław III and Zawisza Czarny 11 - Before NATO lure Poland into new adventure, Poland should check where are heads. First, heads back!... HistoryCrow - 27 Dec 2018 Crow - 2 Feb 2022
	Significance of signing registers of students (interwar) 2 - At least in Poland, attendance at lectures is mandatory, and if you don't attend them, there's a high... Historymhurwicz - 20 Dec 2018 delphiandomine - 20 Dec 2018
	Would Poland be better off if it had lost in the Polish-Soviet War? 2 44 - Because when he was alive and in power, antisemitic Poles felt constrained and didn`t dare to attack Jews.... HistoryBobko - 12 Dec 2018 pawian - 17 Aug 2023
	Music and movies from the PRL times in Poland 5 - 'Krzyżacy' (Teutonic Knights)- the first Polish superproduction. The battle scene - a medieval one so both sides sing religious... HistoryBulgos - 26 Nov 2018 kaprys - 26 May 2019
	Occupation of Eastern Poland in 1939 2 3 4 97 - yes, it would be funny if it wasn`t so tragic for those countries invaded by helpful Russians. Why... HistoryVlad1234 - 8 Nov 2018 pawian - 22 Sep 2023
	Colossal Bronze Age battle 3200 years ago happened on Tollense River near Baltic sea - perpetrators unknown 16 - You will always need more evidence... I doubt either you nor this Klyosov guy convinced anybody! ... HistoryCrow - 20 Oct 2018 Bratwurst Boy - 20 Oct 2018
	Not proud of my Polish heritage 2 3 4 110 - Copernicus was a woman (as Sexmission taught us)... HistoryBogznami - 17 Sep 2018 Alien - 10 Sep 2023
	Invation of Poland - 69 years ago today 18 - Nonsense. An old lady, living in rented accommodation, which is flooded out, would have to be rehoused, albeit... HistoryMiloslaw - 1 Sep 2018 Dougpol1 - 1 Sep 2018
	Polish Guard Companies in Britain for POW Camps 7 - try German Red Cross - this is their website: drk.de/en/the-grc/contact-us/... HistoryBudworth - 21 Aug 2018 gumishu - 7 Mar 2022
	"Hurricane" - New film about the famous Polish RAF squadron 303. 26 - For gallons upon gallons of red blood some of them got the right to stay ,Never accepted as... HistoryMiloslaw - 20 Aug 2018 Przelotnyptak1 - 13 May 2019
	× Why is Poland weaker than Russia? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 390 - I would like to see what US would look like, if they had to rebuild 3/4 from scratch every... HistoryBobko - 3 Aug 2018 Velund - 10 Apr 2019
	Poland's WW2 Medal records? Polish Cross of Valour and the Bronze Cross of merit with swords 2 - Cross of Valor [Krzyż Walecznych] was awarded (well, still is) to those who did a heroic act of bravery.... HistoryJosefJan - 31 Jul 2018 Spike31 - 27 Oct 2018
	First Polish Army part of Red Army? 2 - 1st and 2nd Polish armies were formed in the Soviet Union. 1st was under soviet command and had tons... Historyggg - 23 Jun 2018 Dirk diggler - 18 Dec 2018
	Was it possible to be a dual Polish citizen in the 1930s? 8 - I asked my lawyer who is based in Warsaw, he says the third law firm is wrong.... Historykomi - 9 Jun 2018 thesipguy - 1 Apr 2019

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