Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns – and given it a suitably devilish name. Researchers found the Megachile lucifer while observing a rare wildflower that only grows in the Bremer Ranges in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, 470km (292 miles) east of Perth. The two plants visited by Megachile lucifer
On November 11, 1918, Poland regained its independence after 123 years of partitioning, returning to the map of Europe as a sovereign state. This key moment in the country’s history determined not only its national identity, but also its ambitions for the future. Today, more than a century after regaining freedom, Poland is a country
The Fathers of Independence The reconstruction of the Polish State after 123 years of enslavement was a phenomenon. Efforts of many Poles, their commitment and sacrifice during the First World War, combined with vigorous diplomatic actions, resulted in the creation of the Second Republic of Poland. The whole process was led by the “Fathers of
“Game for Independence” is an educational video prepared by the Institute of National Remembrance in 2018 as part of the celebrations of the Polish Independence Day. It portrays the struggle of Poles for freedom after the partitions. Poles lost their state, but not their fighting spirit. The policy of Poland’s three neighbors: Russia, Germany and
On 11 November 1918, after 123 years, Poland regained its independence. Alongside diplomatic activities, Józef Piłsudski’s armed action played a significant role in the struggle and the reconstruction of Polish statehood. Through his steadfast attitude towards all three partitioners, Piłsudski won the trust and respect of both the general public and numerous political circles. That
