A white eagle on a red background was also present on heraldic flags. The symbol of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a red-white-red banner, with a majestic coat of arms at the centre, divided ...

Discover why the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth collapsed once one of Europe’s largest and most powerful states. This video ...

POLAND has celebrated "Flag Day" on May 2nd since 2004 ... and the May 3rd anniversary of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's 1791 written constitution, the first in Europe.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the republic that emerged from the union of the Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania in ... the system worked well, the Commonwealth was a powerhouse ...

The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was established by the Union of Lublin in July 1569. It was one of the largestand most populous countries of 16th- to 17th-century Europe. The Commonwealth was ...

addressing political flaws with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth monarchy. "As an enduring Ally and friend, the United States extends warm wishes to all Poles on this special day, and we look ...