Father Ignacy Skorupka heroically died in the battle of Ossów. His death became one of the most important symbols of the Battle of Warsaw and fit into the idea of the so-called Miracle on the Vistula. What were the funeral ceremonies like and how was the legend born? The funeral ceremonies of
After the German invasion of the Soviet Union on On June 22, 1941, the Red Army experienced severe defeats. The enemy was occupying more towns and villages. Nevertheless, in a situation where the defeat of their country seemed inevitable, in August 1941 Soviet pilots raided ... Berlin. On the ni
The deportation of homosexuals, an issue both historically and politically, aroused interest in the late 1970s due to the struggle for the rights of gays and lesbians. This issue was reflected in a number of studies introducing the topic and in elaborations on the number of victims and the place of
They defended the power of their loved ones. They made political decisions that were testament to their insight. They commanded the army and did not allow anyone to treat them like puppets. It is these queens that are reminded of the book Ladies of the Polish Empire, which is an award in our competi