The Warsaw Rising opened my eyes to Polish history

“All countries come to an end at some point, even though most Europeans don’t think about it. Take Poland: it had any number of states, the Congress kingdom exists, and then it stops, the Second Republic exists, and then it stops, than you get the GG, then the People’s Republic, which also came to an end. In modern Britain we haven’t had so many changes, but Brexit could bring them,” says Norman Davies in an interview about Polish history, his autobiography and Brexit. polishhistory: Historian

The voices of the survivors are the most important

Auschwitz-Birkenau is the world’s largest Jewish, Polish and Roma cemetery. This is neither rhetoric nor poetry. For centuries, the earth will continue to hide here the ashes from the crematoria and bits of unburnt bones. It will be saturated with human blood and fat. Literally. That’s how one should see it. This is how it should be remembered. Precisely so – until it hurts. Without cheap slogans and ritual moralizing. We constantly have to make an effort to look deep into the heart of darkness

Memory must come hand in hand with responsibility

“I believe this 75th anniversary is particularly important. We do not know whether in five years, on the 80th anniversary, we will still be able to invite such a large group of survivors. The second issue that characterizes this anniversary is the condition of our society”, states Piotr Cywiński, Director of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. polishhistory: Fifteen years ago, the United Nations designated 27 January as International Holocaust Remembrance Day on the anniversary of the liberati

Ambassador Józef Lipski visiting Hitler on 20 September 1938

There is no point in discussing Poland’s responsibility for the outbreak of World War II. Those who make this claim are fully aware of the fact that it in no way corresponds with reality. Unfortunately, this is because a lie has long served as a tool of Russian historical policy. Insulting accusations by the leader of a foreign country against an eminent Polish diplomat certainly deserve a historian’s commentary, although it is well known that those who raise such accusations follow political d

Poland never agreed to form an alliance against the Soviets

“Poland never agreed to form an alliance against the Soviets. Piłsudski always used to say: ‘normalization yes, but alliance no’. It was a consistent element in Poland’s message throughout their discussions with German representatives. Meanwhile, Hitler wanted to go to war, and he did not want stability in Europe”, says Krzysztof Rak, managing director of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and expert in international relations.

Poland never agreed to form an alliance against the Soviets

“Poland never agreed to form an alliance against the Soviets. Piłsudski always used to say: ‘normalization yes, but alliance no’. It was a consistent element in Poland’s message throughout their discussions with German representatives. Meanwhile, Hitler wanted to go to war, and he did not want stability in Europe,” says Krzysztof Rak, managing director of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and expert in international relations.

What Can You Learn About Your Customers During the Holiday Shopping Peak?

Christmas is the most important shopping period of the year. Holidays like Black Friday, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day, come a close second. Some stores make all of their profit during these shopping holidays, especially in the period starting around Black Friday and running through to Christmas and the late December and early January sales. As a retailer, it’s absolutely essential that you’re prepared to maximize sales and revenue. You might be wondering why the title of this post begins