17 February
📅 17 February – Today in History
🇵🇱 Poland – A monarch born into turbulent times (1595)
On February 17th, 1595, Władysław IV Waza was born.
He ruled during a complex European era and sought balance between military strength and cultural development.
🇮🇪 Ireland – Poetry carried by melody (1779)
On February 17th, 1779, Thomas Moore was born in Dublin.
His songs preserved Irish identity through art and music.
🌍 The Vagabond’s note
Power shapes borders.
Art shapes memory.