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Does your history knowledge let you down? Engaging new comp game could be just the answer

Although the aim of the interactive game is for Polish children to learn about their country making use of computer gameplay techniques, it can also be played by adults who want to brush up on their knowledge of history. https://niepodlegla.men.gov.pl/#/

The game ‘Dignity, Freedom and Independence’ [Godność, wolność and niepodległość] takes players on ability-adjusted missions to explore Poland's rich history and test players' knowledge.

UN rights commissioner concerned about Polish judiciary bill

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday expressed concern with the Polish ruling party's draft disciplinary legislation aimed at judges, which according to the commissioner "risks further jeopardising the independence of the judiciary in Poland."

Józef Piłsudski: Born 151 years ago today, the legacy of 'modern Poland's father’ still lives on

As Europe blundered towards war in the early 20th century, Piłsudski realised that a European conflict could provide the chance for the re-establishment of an independent Polish state. TFN takes a look back at the life and times of Józef Piłsudski and what he did for Poland.

Around 400 events worldwide to mark independence centenary

Out of PLN 240 million (EUR 56 mln) earmarked for celebrating the centenary of Poland regaining independence around PLN 64 million (EUR 15 mln) will be spent on the "foreign component," Deputy Prime Minister and Culture Minister Piotr Gliński said on Wednesday.

Independence Tour 2018

The Independence Tour 2018 includes 10 concerts with a repertoire of Polish classical music, vocal and historical instruments, which will be performed in 10 European countries. One of them will be held in Vilnius on December 12, 2018.

Hymne a la Pologne

A festive concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of regaining independence by Poland

Special concert to mark independence centenary

A November 10 concert at Warsaw's National Stadium will be among numerous events marking this year's Polish independence centenary, Kamil Wnuk, spokesperson for the centenary organisers, informed PAP on Wednesday.

The incredible story of the female spies, revolutionaries and soldiers who helped build Polish independence

While the history of Poland’s fight for independence is littered with tales of male heroism, the role played by women has been left somewhat in the shadows. TFN’s Magda Dercz takes a look back at the extraordinary achievements of the women, without whom, Poland’s history may have turned out very differently.

Poznań's Freedom Mound restored for independence centenary

The Freedom Mound in Poznań has been refurbished to mark Poland's centenary of regaining independence. The structure is planned to be re-opened on November 11.

Stunning ‘never-before-seen’ art goes on show at Independence exhibition

As well as showcasing rare collections from the National Museum in Warsaw, the ‘Shouting: Poland! Independence 1918’ exhibition, which starts today (October 26th), will also include hitherto unseen artwork from other cultural institutions.

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