A century after the empires that once ruled Poland vanished, their shadows still linger. This post explores how old imperial borders — now invisible — continue to shape Polish elections.
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Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 was a pivotal event that marked the beginning of World War II. This invasion had far-reaching consequences for Europe and the world, ultimately leading to a global conflict that lasted until 1945.
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Now that 2019 is almost done, we think it would be interesting to look backward at our most favored maps of the year.
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The territory of each country is changing through times. Each state in the world has reached its territorial peak, which then ends.
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Every country that shared a border with Poland in 1989 has since disappeared or transformed completely. East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union—three powerful neighbors that seemed permanent—all vanished within just a few years, fundamentally reshaping Poland’s place in Europe and the world.
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The story of Americans with Polish ancestry is one of resilience, hard work, and cultural contribution. Poles have been immigrating to the United States for centuries, shaping the nation’s landscape and contributing significantly to its development. Let’s delve into the history and current status of Polish migration to the United States.
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Imagine history as a series of TV shows. Some nations had blockbuster openings, others suffered from bad sequels, and a few experienced disastrous reboots. Here’s how history would look if countries were TV franchises.
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This crowd-made map of Poland is a mix of humor, stereotypes, and biting commentary. It’s not scientific — and that’s exactly the point.
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The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, also known as the Republic of Both Nations, was one of the largest and most populous countries in 16th and 17th century Europe. Its formation, heyday, and eventual collapse are a fascinating tale of political prowess, cultural richness, and complex historical forces.
Read MoreFrom small beginnings as a periphery on the edge of Christendom in the 11th Century, Poland rose to become a major component of European politics by the High Middle Ages. Lithuania took much the same path and was by by the largest centralised state in Europe during the Late Middle Ages and early renaissance. The final unification of the two powers in 1569 brought their nations to new heights, and allowed them to take on powers such as Russia, Sweden and the Ottomans.
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