Polish & Baltic History
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The Lithuanian Legend of the Iron Wolf
There is a legend that surrounds the founding of Vilnius, the present day capital of Lithuania, The Legend of the Iron Wolf. more...
The Battle of Grunwald, 15 July 1410
This Battle was a humiliation from which the Order would never recover, and it would be a source of nationalism and unity among the Kingdoms of Eastern Europe. more...
Events Which led to the Battle of Grunwald
The battle of Grunwald, the Teutonic Order's greatest defeat, was a result of political intrigue and religious fervor which brought two rival kingdoms to arms. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
With a government in exile, Communists under Soviet influence gained power in Poland after WWII. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
Poland's Jews had two options after WWII - to emigrate or to stay in Poland and attempt to rebuild lives and communities. Those who stayed faced a hostile environment. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
Geographically, politically, religiously, and economically a different country, Poland attempted to rebuild after the war. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
Martial law was declared in Poland in 1981 by Prime Minister Jaruzelski in order to squash the powerful Solidarity movement and stave off economic decline. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
Gdansk, on the Baltic Sea, has long been an important port town. Famous for amber, shipping, and the workers' union Solidarity, Gdansk history is not hard to find. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
Krakow, spared from WWII bombs, has much of its historically significant sights intact. Chruches, castles, synagogues, and Poland's ancient university can be explored. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
If you visit Warsaw, you'll be surrounded by history on all sides. Keep in mind that much of the city was destroyed during WWII, so what you see is loving reconstruction. more...
Holocaust Hero Irina Sendler (1910-2008)
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Christine Welter
During World War II Sendler was an activist in the Polish anti-Holocaust resistance in Warsaw. She risked her life rescuing 2500 Jewish children out of the ghetto. more...
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Kerry Kubilius
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...
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Kerry Kubilius
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...
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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...
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