Polish & Baltic History
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Jogaila, or Jagiello, was Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland. He joined both countries against the Teutonic Knights and produced an heir to succeed him as ruler. more...
Casimir III, or Casimir the Great, was a Polish king who expanded medieval Poland, strengthened government, and left an indelible mark on Poland's history. more...
While most people know about the Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galve in Lithuania - it is now a popular museum - lesser known are the two castles nearby. more...
Educated from an early age in Warsaw, Chopin made his name as a composer before the age of 20. He subsequently continued his career in Paris. more...
Easter customs in Poland include decorating eggs called pisanki and cutting of indigenous plants to use as "palms" for Palm Sunday. more...
History of the Estonian Language
Estonian language is spoken by few people internationally and does not share Lithuanian's and Latvian's Indo-European roots. more...
History of the Latvian Language
Latvian language has progressed more quickly than its sister language, Lithuanian. more...
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By:
Isaac M. McPhee
Around the turn of the seventeenth century, during Russia's "Time of Troubles," several men arose pretending to be the slain heir to the Russian throne, Dmitri Ivanovich. more...
The Warsaw Uprising of August 1944
By:
Frank W. Hardy
The Allies advanced across France and Soviet troops neared the Vistula River while gallant Polish forces attempted once again to drive the Nazi occupiers from their city. more...
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