History

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Neolithic enclosures in Poland may be older than expected: archaeologists

The mysterious circular ditches had not been reported east of the Vistula River until the discovery near Toruń was made.  see more
History Mon, 13:33
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Poznań protests of 1956 were symbol of struggle for everyday freedom: PM

The main ceremonies marking the 64th anniversary of the events of June 1956 were held in Poznań, western Poland, on Sunday.  see more
History 28.06.2020
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Poland, Baltic States concerned over Russia's attempts to distort history

Poland and the Baltic States have voiced their concern over Russia's attempts to distort history with regards to the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact.  see more
History 25.06.2020
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Race commemorating anti-communist uprising postponed

The run in Poznań, honoring the up to 100 Poles killed in Poznań in 1956 will instead take place in 2021.  see more
History 24.06.2020
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Commemorations of mass atrocity in Palmiry 80 years ago

The National Remembrance Institute commemorated the 80th anniversary of the mass shooting of Polish intelligentsia.  see more
History 21.06.2020
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Polish historian rebukes Putin’s claims regarding WWII

Polish historian Professor Mariusz Wołos rebuked lies contained in Wladimir Putin’s article published on 18 June in “The National Interest”.  see more
History 20.06.2020
Photo: PAP/Przemysław Piątkowski

Mother and son murdered for saving Jews commemorated

Zofia Krasuska and her six-year-old son Bogusław, who was killed by the Germans after they helped Jews were commemorated in the town of Tworki.  see more
History 19.06.2020
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80th anniversary of Polish division crossing Swiss border celebrated

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Poland has said that the event marked a milestone in Polish-Swiss friendship and that the Poles greatly contributed to the Swiss economy.  see more
History 19.06.2020
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Germany signs agreement to increase funding for Auschwitz foundation

The German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Heiko Maas, signed the agreement during a visit to Poland.  see more
History 16.06.2020
Sowa Family. Photo: Pilecki Institute

Polish family rescuing Jews during WWII honoured

Franciszka and Józef Sowa were murdered by Nazi Germans for helping Jews.  see more
History 16.06.2020
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‘Auschwitz, Boxing and Bread’ premieres on PolandIN

The English language premiere will take place at 17:10 and 00:15 GMT+2 / UCT+2 on PolandIN.  see more
History 14.06.2020