Historia

OceanGate are offering trips 13,000ft under water in a privately built submersible to see the ill-fated ship for $105,129 (£83,537). That is the equivalent of a first class ticket ($4,350) on Titanic's maiden voyage after inflation.more

The German government will make a one-off compensation payment to survivors of the Kindertransport program, which rescued Jewish children from Nazi Germany and brought them to Britain.more

On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the ceremony of giving the Polish School in Oxford the name of General Alfons Mackowiak, veteran of World War II, participant of Operation Market Garden, legendary Cichociemni trainer and a long-term trainer in the athletic club of the University of Oxford.more

A survey of 2,000 adults found less than half of the population have visited Wiltshire's prehistoric monument, with one in twenty even claiming to have never heard of it.more

37 years ago, on Sunday, December 13, 1981 at 6:00 in the morning, Polish Radio gave the speech of General Wojciech Jaruzelski, in which he informed Poles about the constitution of the Military Council of National Salvation (WRON) and the introduction of Martial Law in the territory of the whole country by virtue of a decree.more

A 500-year-old skeleton has been found in the River Thames wearing remarkably well-preserved knee-high leather boots.more

An interactive map has revealed medieval London's violent hotspots, detailing the locations of more than 140 often gruesome murders in the capital between 1300 and 1340.more

"You can never take our freedom." This time Mel Gibson has spoken about Poland's freedom. The latest promotional film by the Polish National Foundation features the Australian actor explaining the virtue of patience and the value of independence. more

The Polish pianist Krzysztof Książek together with his wife Agnieszka Zahaczewska-Książek played an exceptional recital in London yesterday as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Poland's independence and the 170th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin's last concert.more

To this day, thousands of people in Germany do not know that they have Polish roots - said the historian prof. Hubert Chudzio. It is estimated that during the Second World War, around 200,000 people were deported from Poland. children, of which 30,000, or around 15 percent, returned to their homeland.more

The authorities of the British port city of Plymouth, as well as representatives of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy today paid tribute to Polish airmen and seamen who defended Great Britain during World War II.more

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was lit white and red yesterday on the occasion of Poland's 100th anniversary of regaining independence. This is one of the initiatives in which Polish national colors have flashed on many objects and monuments.more

Celebration on the Centenary of Polish Independence at The Polish House. Programme: Josef Pilsudski and the Birth of Modern Poland - Dictator or Liberator - an illustrated lecture by Patrick Quigley, discussion with Beata Kadzioly - "What does independence mean to you?", followed by a concert of Polish traditional songs from the Krag Magicznej Bialej Piesni.more

On the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of Poland's regaining its independence, many buildings, bridges and monuments have been illuminated in white and red.more

Ten thousand people march past the Cenotaph in London to honour those who died in World War Onemore

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of independence, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, congratulated on Twitter. more

People around the world are reading the first diplomatic letter issued in independent Poland as the country marks 100 years since it returned to the map of Europe, the foreign ministry said.more

In the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday, many of us will wear poppies as a sign of respect for the military personnel who have died in war. While red is the traditional colour, you may notice that purple poppies are starting to appear.more

The Polish production of "303. Real History" yesterday had its British premiere. The creators of the film, invited guests and veterans appeared in the London Science Museum.more

In the Edinburgh cathedral of St. Maria, was unveiled on Sunday a commemorative plaque expressing gratitude to the Scots for hospitality towards the Poles and a tribute to the Polish state authorities in exile and soldiers who "cultivated the idea of an independent homeland".more

30 years ago, on November 4, 1988, Margaret Thatcher's visit to Poland ended. For the PRL authorities, the three-day stay of the Iron Lady was a challenge, and underground "Solidarity" welcomed the British prime minister with great enthusiasm.more

The bronze statue of General Stanisław Maczek sitting on the bench was unveiled yesterday in the main courtyard of the Edinburgh town hall. This is the effect of the Scottish-Polish campaign to commemorate the general in the prestigious area of Edinburgh.more

The contribution of the Polish Air Force during the Second World War was commemorated at an event on Friday 2 November, as Hillingdon Council launched a heritage trail honouring the Polish Air Force Fighter Squadrons that were based at RAF Northolt.more

In connection with the upcoming date of 11 November - one of the most important in our history - the Independent Program Office invites you to co-create a unique action: "Independent Poland sings National Anthem."more

Only a dozen or so days separates us from the most prestigious event on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence. On Sunday, November 11, 2018, one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world - the Royal Albert Hall - will be a concert called "100 years".more