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The pope who changed Poland

6. The pope who changed Poland

If it hadn't been for John Paul II’s first pilgrimage to Poland in June 1979, there would have been no Solidarity. “The Polish Pope as a spiritual authority contributed to the collapse of communism,” ...

Bronisław Piłsudski — the Marshall's brother and a pioneer of ethnography

7. Bronisław Piłsudski — the Marshall's brother and a pioneer of ethnography

Józef Piłsudski was the well-known politician and military leader, who made an enormous contribution to the restoration of Poland's independence. So it might seem strange that his grandnephew, and the...

The Starry Squadron – a film that went missing and Polish-American camaraderie in the sky

8. The Starry Squadron – a film that went missing and Polish-American camaraderie in the sky

This year we celebrate 100 years of Polish aviation. Polish pilots are associated in the world with the famous Division 303 that made a name for itself during the 1940 Battle of Britain. Not everyone ...

With Polish panache — a few out-of-the-box ways to celebrate #PL100

9. With Polish panache — a few out-of-the-box ways to celebrate #PL100

11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Poland’s regained independence. Since the start of the year, thousands of events across the country have commemorated that joyous date in different ways...

The whole world is celebrating with Poland

10. The whole world is celebrating with Poland

...PL100 Discover more about #PL100 11 facts on 11.11 In 2017-2021, the MFA undertakes a number of activities in the field of public and cultural diplomacy, with a special focus on history. Their main th...