Historia polska for Android

Historia polska

Historia polska is an Android application developed by Marcin Wiącek. It falls under the category of Education & Reference and is available for free. The app features reproductions of selected 119 or 144 famous paintings that depict specific historical events from the rich and glorious history of Poland. Each painting is accompanied by a short description of the event it portrays.

The app offers additional features that can be accessed by installing the "Historia polska (dodatek)" app from Google Play. These features include daily event calendars, a chronological list of selected events, allegories and symbols, and military-themed artwork.

Users can browse through the list of paintings, zoom in on them, set them as wallpapers, receive notifications about them in the system notification area, and search through the descriptions. The app does not contain any advertisements, does not require an internet connection, and is completely free. It sources its materials from various public domain sources, including Polish Wikipedia.

Permissions required by the app include SET_WALLPAPER and SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS for setting wallpapers, and RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED for re-enabling notifications after device restart.

Overall, Historia polska is a comprehensive and accessible resource for exploring Polish history through art. It provides a visually engaging experience for users interested in learning about significant historical events in Poland.