Category Archives: History of Poland

Muzeum Hymnu Narodowego

Posted on 20 September 2011 by lkonieczny

On Thursday, August 18th we visited the Museum of the National Anthem of Poland in the tiny town of Będomin, Poland, a bit southwest of the Trojmiasto area (the three cities, Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot). I have previously written about … Continue reading →

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Khotyn Fortress

Posted on 18 September 2011 by lkonieczny

The Khotyn Fortress was designated as one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine in 2007, and I was fortunate to visit it in 2011. It is indeed quite spectacular. Located near the city of Khotyn, Chocim in Polish, through the … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Chernivtsi to Kamianets-Podilskyi

Posted on 24 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Another day of traveling, but a good day as well. We began the day in Romania, in Strada Mihail Sadoveanu, Oradea, Romania. It was a very nice hotel called Hotel Eden. Tonight we are staying in a very nice hotel … Continue reading →

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Day 5

Posted on 19 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Well, Day five is history, but I sure learned a lot today. And it really made me question some things. Ask yourself this question… How come, after over 100 years of “no Poland” on the map, and 20-some years of … Continue reading →

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Union of Lublin

Posted on 1 July 2011 by lkonieczny

In just a few weeks (well, about 6), I will be in Poland. And during my travels there, I hope to get to Lublin. Lublin is a historic city for may reasons, but today, July 1st, is a special day … Continue reading →

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Olesko Castle

Posted on 31 January 2011 by lkonieczny

I learned a bit more about Poland and Polish history today, and the topic of this post is not even located in Poland. The Olesko Castle is in what is today Ukraine, a country just to the east of present … Continue reading →

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The Trumpeter of Kraków

Posted on 22 January 2011 by lkonieczny

When I was in Kraków in September, we had a tour of the old city. We stopped near the base of the beautiful and old St. Mary’s Church ( Kościół mariacki) a Basilica, right on the rynek or market square. Then, right … Continue reading →

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The Polish National Anthem

Posted on 15 January 2011 by lkonieczny

The Polish National Anthem is a song of hope. It was written by  Józef Rufin Wybicki in Italy in 1797. It was written to help general Jan Henryk Dąbrowski organize Polish Legions (Polish units serving in Napoleon’s army). He wrote it … Continue reading →

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Family History–Some Pieces Fall Into Place

Posted on 28 December 2010 by lkonieczny

I got sidetracked on the Internet tonight (surfing the web, it’s hard not to get sidetracked), and learned somethign about my family history. My great-grandmother Katarzyna (Kathryn) Kucharska came to this country somewhere around 1907. She was from the same … Continue reading →

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Poland’s Borders — A Thousand Year History

Posted on 11 December 2010 by lkonieczny

Poland has existed as a country for most of the last 1000 years, but her borders have been in constant flux over that period. I have often looked at various maps to try to understand how she has grown and … Continue reading →

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