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The Vistula River: Poland's Liquid Spine of History
In this special 200th episode, Lucas and Luna trace the Vistula River from its mountain springs to the Baltic Sea, exploring how this 651-mile waterway shaped Polish trade, warfare, and identity. They visit early Piast strongholds, medieval trade hubs, and the modern port of Gdańsk, uncovering salt, grain, and timber's role in building the Commonwealth's prosperity. Along the way, they consider the river's paradoxical nature — a unifying force and a vulnerable border. From Mieszko I's baptism to the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, the Vistula emerges as a constant witness to Polish…
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