Polish And Proud Blog

All About Polish Last Names - Top 10 Polish Surname List

March 24, 2019 4 min read 33 Comments

A history of the Polish last names and Polish last name meanings. With information on Polish males surnames and female polish surnames. Are you one of the lucky Polish Americans with the Polish surnames ending in ski?

Warsaw Old Town

November 17, 2018 5 min read

Looking for things to do in Warsaw Poland? The Warsaw Old Town walking route will take you directly into Warsaw Old Town. Nearby is the Royal Castle Warsaw, the Warsaw Barbican and many other historical landmarks.

All About Wieliczka Salt Mine

November 13, 2018 5 min read

A brief history and information on the wieliczka salt mines.

Pope John Paul II - The Biography of the Vatican City State Sovereign

November 08, 2018 12 min read

Pope John Paul II - The Biography of the Vatican City State Sovereign. Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since the 16th Century, and the second longest serving in modern history, whose memory is cherished to this day.

A History And Brief Guide To Krakow Poland

October 16, 2018 7 min read

An brief introduction to Krakow Poland. The Old Town, Wawel Castle, the University And More.

Na Zdrowie - How To Say Cheers and Toast in Polish

October 04, 2018 3 min read

Toasting when drinking is an important element of every culture, so read on to discover how to say cheers in Polish and the proper polish drinking toast procedure. Na Zdrowie!

Polish Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus from Torun Poland

October 01, 2018 7 min read

Nicolaus Copernicus, a Polish astronomer from Torun, Poland, was one of the world's greatest intellectuals who proved that the Sun is the center of our universe.

Happy Birthday In Polish - Sto Lat Lyrics

October 01, 2018 3 min read 3 Comments

Sto Lat Niech Żyją Nam is a Polish song >used mostly at birthdays, but also at weddings and other events. Read on to discover its lyrics, translation, meaning, pronunciation and to watch the video of the song!

The Polish Hussars

August 14, 2018 6 min read

There once was a cavalry of knights so fierce, it could defeat the opponent even when outnumbered – Polish Winged Hussars! Keep reading to learn all about husaria origins and their legacy.

The Black Madonna of Czestochowa

July 30, 2018 7 min read

The Polish town of Częstochowa takes care of one of the most precious relics of both the country, and the christian religion – an icon of the Virgin Mary, known as the Black Madonna or Our Lady of Czestochowa, housed in the Jasna Góra Monastery.

The Story of Smok Wawelski - The Dragon of the Krakow Wawel Hill

July 09, 2018 3 min read

The story of the Wawel dragon legend. Smok Wawelsk, the legendary fire breathing dragon of Krakow who lived in the dragons den near the Vistula river.

Dyngus Day or Smigus Dyngus Day

July 04, 2018 3 min read

It's the day after Easter! Are you ready to get doused with water and hit with pussy willows? It's Dyngus Day or Wet Monday, a Polish tradition dating back hundreds of years.