The history of Poland spans over a thousand years, from medieval tribes, Christianization and monarchy; through Poland's Golden Age, expansionism and becoming one of the largest European powers; to its collapse and partitions, two world wars, communism, and the restoration of democracy.
Reconstructed Biskupin fortified settlement of the Lusatian culture, 8th century BC
Władysław I the Elbow-high
A representation of the Battle of Grunwald, a great military contest of the Late Middle Ages
King Casimir IV Jagiellon was the central figure of the Jagiellonian period
The Kingdom of Poland was a monarchy in Central Europe during the medieval period from 1025 until 1385.
Crown of Bolesław I the Brave, along with royal regalia
Depiction of a royal assembly (Wiec) in the reign of Casimir III, 1333-1370
Wawel Castle in Kraków was the residence of the Polish kings from 1038 until 1598