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A historian, journalist, and scriptwriter who likes to bring the past to life with wit and energy. His books move easily between family saga, Warsaw history, and popular storytelling for a wide audience.

by Maciej Łubieński
He studied history at the University of Warsaw and has worked across several kinds of media. Over the years he has been a copywriter, an editorial secretary in magazines, a radio host of satirical programs, a writer of television scripts about history, and a maker of travel documentaries.
His writing often connects historical research with an accessible, lively style. He is known as the author of Łubieńscy. Portret rodziny z czasów wielkości, and he has also written books about Warsaw, including Błyskawiczny przewodnik historyczny po Warszawie, 50 nowych miejsc i tras, Gorączka powstańczej nocy, and Rzeczy dzieją się w Warszawie.
He has also been described as a co-creator of the theatrical and cabaret group Pożar w Burdelu, which fits the mix of humor and historical curiosity seen in his broader work. Across books, journalism, and screenwriting, he focuses on making history feel close, human, and entertaining.