Category Archives: history

Happy Birthday, Marie Skłdowska Curie

Posted on 7 November 2017 by lkonieczny

Today, November 7th, 2017, marks the 150th anniversary of one of the greats in the history of Physics and Chemistry, the birthday of Marie Skłodowska, born this day in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland (then a part of the Russian Empire … Continue reading →

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Unconquered

Posted on 1 October 2017 by lkonieczny

Time for a short history lesson. September 1939, Germany invades Poland and World War II breaks out. Poland’s allies do not honor their alliances, and weeks later, the Soviet Union splits Poland with Germany. Poland has been conquered. Or has … Continue reading →

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Sibiracy

Posted on 10 February 2017 by lkonieczny

Sibiracy is the plural of the Polish word Sibirak. In general, it refers to Poles who were “resettled” to Siberia. But in the context of today, February 10, it refers to the one or more million Poles who were actively … Continue reading →

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Polish Operation of the NKVD (1937–38)

Posted on 11 August 2016 by lkonieczny

Today marks another grim anniversary in the history of Polish people. It was on this day in 1937 that the order was signed, giving the Soviet Secret Police (NKVD) the go-ahead to root out so-called “Polish Spies.” What this really … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is a day I hate to think about…

Posted on 31 July 2016 by lkonieczny

Tomorrow is August 1st, 2016, but I will be thinking about what happened 72 years ago, the Warsaw Uprising. Pamiętam — I remember 70 Years Ago Today Hard to Believe What Was Happening 69 Year Ago…. Every August 1st…..Warsaw Remembers … Continue reading →

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The Savior of Christendom

Posted on 17 June 2016 by lkonieczny

I have a special place in my heart for Jan III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland from 1674 until his death in 1696. Perhaps in part this is because I have read all about him in the excellent book “JAN … Continue reading →

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The Murder of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma

Posted on 24 March 2016 by lkonieczny

72 years ago today, on March 24, 1944, a terrible crime took place. In front of their six children, aged 2-8, Józef and Wiktoria Ulma were murdered by the German Nazis, each killed with a bullet to the back of … Continue reading →

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Irena Sendler

Posted on 23 October 2015 by lkonieczny

Few people today know the story of Irena Sendler. It’s a pity, because it’s a story well worth telling, a tale of a very brave and courageous woman. On this day in history, Irena Sendler was arrested and tortured by … Continue reading →

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Kotwica

Posted on 3 October 2015 by lkonieczny

Kotwica is the Polish word for Anchor. It’s a Polish symbol that became a Polish underground rallying point during World War II. It’s pictured here: The symbol started as a stylized acronym for Pomścimy Wawer (“We shall avenge Wawer”). This … Continue reading →

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September the 17th….

Posted on 17 September 2015 by lkonieczny

September 17th was a grim day in history for Poland and lovers of freedom everywhere. On September 17th, 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Poland. Poland was already reeling from the German attack and start of World War II just a few weeks … Continue reading →

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