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Embark on a journey through time as you delve into the captivating world of genealogy. Our blog is your compass, guiding you through the intricate pathways of Polish ancestry, the stories hidden within European records, and the tales whispered by ancestral winds. Here, history comes alive, and every post unveils a piece of the past. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or a curious novice, our blog promises insights, discoveries, and a deeper connection to your roots. Dive in, and let the exploration begin!
Anders Army Soldiers List and Records
Learn why Jews settled in Poland, how communities grew, and how law, trade and tolerance shaped Jewish life over centuries.
Why Did Jews Settle in Poland?
Learn why Jews settled in Poland, how communities grew, and how law, trade and tolerance shaped Jewish life over centuries.
Polish Diaspora in the USA – Then and Now
Learn why Polish immigrants came to America, how they traveled, how they were treated, and how Polish American identity continues today.
Who Founded Poland? Of legends and history
Who founded Poland? The answer has two layers. In legend it was Lech, who saw a white eagle against the setting sun and founded Gniezno. In history it was Mieszko I, whose baptism on 14 April 966 brought Poland into Latin Christendom, and his son Bolesław the Brave, crowned the first King of Poland on Easter Sunday 1025.
Guide to Polish-American holidays
Polish-American holidays bring together two histories: the Polish liturgical and folk calendar carried by emigrants since the nineteenth century, and the official commemorations created on American soil.
Complex history of Poles in London
From a Soho tavern named after King Jan III Sobieski in the 1680s to the post-2004 wave that made Polish the second most spoken language in Britain — the Polish population in London has been built across more than three centuries of trade, exile, war and free movement.
All about Polish beliefs and superstitions
Polish beliefs and superstitions explained, from Slavic folk roots to everyday customs. Origins, examples, and cultural context based on ethnographic sources.
Complete history of Germans in Poland
History of Germans in Poland, from medieval Ostsiedlung through partitions and WWII to the modern minority. Dates, sources, and key facts explained.
Origins of concentration camps
Discover the origins of concentration camps, from 19th-century Cuba and South Africa to the Nazi system. Historical facts, sources, and timelines explained.