Constitution Day and Index Updates
Earlier this week, Poles celebrated Polish Constitution Day, where in 1791 the "first constitution of its type in Europe" as described by historian Norman Davies was enacted. Unfortunately, the constitution…
The Lasowiacy: An Introduction
The Lasowiacy is a sub-ethnic group from southeastern Poland that lived between the cities of Sandomierz and just south of Kolbuszowa, in an area known as the Sandomierz Forest. While…
What is special about Galicia Genealogy?
I've had genealogy blogs over the years but I wanted to create one that showcases the area my Polish great-grandparents came from: Galicia. My grandfather was extremely proud to be…