Ambassadors of Polish History Honoured in Warsaw, 4 November 2026

From preserving the heritage of Polish emigrants in Argentina to documenting the struggle for freedom during the Cold War, five laureates have been recognised for their contributions to keeping Polish history alive beyond Poland's borders.

The Holy See and Totalitarianism: The IPN at the Pontifical Gregorian University

The ceremony of handing out identification certificates to family members of 14 victims of totalitarian regimes - Warsaw, 27 October 2026

“Dreams rising from the graves”: Burial ceremony for 49 victims of communist oppression

Polish President Karol Nawrocki was joined by the IPN’s Deputy Presidents, Dr Karol Polejowski, Dr Mateusz Szpytma and Dr Krzysztof Szwagrzyk at a ceremonial burial of the remains of 49 victims of communist oppression which took place at the Osobowice Cemetery in Wrocław on Wednesday 21 October.

The National Day of Remembrance for Steadfast Clergy - 19 October

In 2018, the Seym adopted the act establishing the National Day of Remembrance for Steadfast Clergy. It is celebrated on 19 October as a public holiday passed in tribute to "heroes, steadfast defenders of faith and independent Poland."

German occupation law and Polish-Jewish relations during World War II - an IPN academic conference in Warsaw

Commemorations at the Monument to Polish-Canadian Military Friendship

“Testimony of HELP” – Immersive exhibition dedicated to Ulma family opens in Warsaw

A new immersive exhibition dedicated to the Ulma family, who helped shelter Jewish families during World War II and paid the ultimate price for their deeds, opened on 15 October 2026 at the IPN’s Lech Kaczyński Central History Point in Warsaw.

Polish defenders of Lwów commemorated by the IPN

A delegation from the IPN, led by Deputy President Dr Karol Polejowski, visited western Ukraine, 14 October, to commemorate Polish heroes buried at the war cemeteries in Mostyska and Lviv.

The annual meeting of the European Network of Official Authorities in Charge of Secret Police Files took place in Bucharest on 7–9 October 2026.

International conference sheds light on Polish diaspora education

An international conference entitled “Education of the Polish Diaspora: From Diagnosis to Action” was held on Monday 12 October at the IPN’s Lech Kaczyński Central History Point in downtown Warsaw.

Honouring the legacy of ORP Błyskawica in London

A ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the naming of the legendary Polish destroyer ORP Błyskawica took place at London’s Household Cavalry Museum on 10 October 2026. The event was attended by Dr Karol Polejowski, Deputy President of the Institute of National Remembrance.

Commemoration of Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day in Warsaw

“Only the truth is interesting” – IPN exhibition dedicated to Mackiewicz opens in Spain

An exhibition organised by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) and dedicated to the Polish writer and anti-communist activist Józef Mackiewicz has opened at the Centre for Military History and Culture in the Balearic Islands, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

“Dreams rising from the graves”: Burial ceremony for 49 victims of communist oppression

Polish President Karol Nawrocki was joined by the IPN’s Deputy Presidents, Dr Karol Polejowski, Dr Mateusz Szpytma and Dr Krzysztof Szwagrzyk at a ceremonial burial of the remains of 49 victims of communist oppression which took place at the Osobowice Cemetery in Wrocław on Wednesday 21 October.

COLLECTED CONTENT: Katyn Massacre

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COLLECTED CONTENT: Poles Saving Jews

COLLECTED CONTENT: Solidarity

Monte Cassino. On the Polish Trails of Hope.