Squadron Leader Czeslaw Tarkowski
A few weeks ago, when Magnus Tarkowski ordered a 307 Squadron patch from our online store, we engaged in an exchange of emails that led…
July 28, 2026
Blog Posts Page - Aquila Polonica
Welcome to the Aquila Polonica blog! We post about Poland, its history, culture, lands and people, about WWII—and because we’re publishers, we also post about our books and authors, about general issues in publishing, bookselling, copyright, and related matters. We look forward to having guest bloggers with us from time to time. Thanks for joining us, and happy reading!
The Polish Language
A recent email from the Adam Mickiewicz Institute in Warsaw talked about the challenge that the Polish language and alphabet presents to English speakers. It…
July 18, 2026
Artist Arthur Szyk – Promoter of Polish-American Friendship
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Polish Museum of America in Chicago explores the life and work of Arthur Szyk (1894–1951), one of the most…
July 6, 2026
Premiere Album of Henry Vars Show Tunes
Congratulations to our friend Marek Zebrowski, Director of the Polish Music Center at the University of Southern California, concert pianist, composer and teacher, on his…
May 6, 2026
235th Anniversary of Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791
This Sunday, May 3, 2026, marks the 235th anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1791. This year also marks the…
May 3, 2026
April is National Poetry Month
Just a quick reminder that April is National Poetry Month! This year marks the 30th Anniversary of this month-long recognition of the importance of poetry…
April 21, 2026
Storks Return to Poland 2026
Check out the live stork cams at the end of this post! In Poland, the storks returning each spring are a symbol of rebirth, good…
April 10, 2026
Happy Easter 2026
To all our readers and friends we send our blessings for a very Happy Easter in 2026! Best wishes, Aquila Polonica Publishing …
April 5, 2026
A Look at Easter Traditions
As we approach the culmination of Holy Week on Easter Sunday, we wanted to take a look at some Polish Easter traditions that we’ve posted…
April 3, 2026
Kościuszko Conference – West Point, April 24-25, 2026
Our friends at the American Association of Friends of Kościuszko at West Point (AAFKWP) are hosting the 23rd Annual Tadeusz Kościuszko Conference at West Point…
April 2, 2026
Pilecki Institute Inaugurates NYC Branch
This weekend the Pilecki Institute will inaugurate its new New York City branch, located at 92 Greenwich Street. The public is welcome to attend the…
March 13, 2026
Polish Names in Space
Here’s a fun article from Culture.pl reviewing planetary and space objects named after Polish artists, writers, musicians, composers and performers. “We start off with the…
February 25, 2026
