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The Piast Dynasty: Poland's First Rulers and Their Legendary Origins
This episode of The Story of Poland: A Nation That Refused to Disappear takes listeners back to the very beginnings of the Polish state. Lucas and Luna explore the semi-legendary origins of the Piast dynasty, from the myth of three brothers—Lech, Czech, and Rus—to the historical figure of Mieszko I, who united the Polish tribes and accepted Christianity in 966 AD. They discuss the early Piast rulers, including Bolesław the Brave, who expanded the realm and was crowned the first king of Poland. The conversation covers the Gniezno Congress of 1000 AD, the missionary work of Adalbert of Prague…
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