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The Baltic Star

Channel dedicated to the Baltic peoples of Lithuania, Latvia and Prussia. The Baltic Star explores Baltic heritage, accomplishments and history, seeking to exalt Baltic achievement and promote a flourishing racial pride and awareness in Balts.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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The Fall of the Curonians

Despite their fierce warrior past, would begin to collapse comparitively quickly under direct duress of .

Though , they found themselves surrounded by Swedes, Danes, the and the in the south.

This in combination with a harsh famine in /1242 would cow the Northern into accepting foreign dominion, with negotiations ensuring the rights of the surrendered as a typically intelligent maneuver by the . However, guerilla groups and the Southern would continue the fight, partially being absorbed into West .

once again attempted to rid itself of the occupiers in /1260 via uprising, but due to the civil war in Lithuania they lost their ground in /1266. In spite of these humiliations, would survive to become a major origin point of Latvian patriots many centuries later.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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Balt of the Day - Birutė Galdikaitė - World Renowned Orangutan Expert and Conservationist

On 24th of March, the academic world mourned the loss of one of the most famous champions for wildlife protection - the Lithuanian-Canadian Birutė Galdikaitė.

Galdikaitė was born to WW2 Lithuanian refugees in the /1940s, who moved to Canada. She acquired a strong passion for exotic creatures and forests from childhood. This early interest would have Galdikaitė pursue studies in zoology.

Galdikaitė dedicated her life to the research of - at the time - a mostly unknown species of great ape - the Orangutan. Her research spanned many decades and was key for the modern understanding of the species.

Galdikaitė was also famous for establishing Orangutan Foundation International and orangutan orphanages for former illegal pets. Her groundbreaking research, ferocious campaigning for rainforest conservation and animal protection earned great renown and many accolades from Lithuania and other nations.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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Cow Posting - The Blue Cows of Kurzeme

The Blue Cows of Kurzeme are a Latvian cow breed native to the Latvian region of Kurzeme (Curonia) and an unique piece of living Latvian heritage.

The most striking feature of this cow breed is its one of a kind blueish coloration, which earned the breed an almost mythical reputation in Latvian folk lore.

However, testing also reveals a number of rare genetic traits which distinguished the breed throughout history as extremely resillient - being able to live outdoors year round, as well as strong immunity to most diseases - traits that are rare in most popular cow breeds.

The blue cow faced near extinction during the USSR period due to the industrialisation of farming, since the breed produced less (but higher quality) milk than average. However, a play titled "The Blue One" by playwright Gunars Priede renewed attention to the breed in the /1970s, resulting in a conservation effort which has seen the Kurzeme Blue Cow numbering over 1500 today.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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The Advance - The Battle of Renzen (Rządz)

The Battle of Renzen on /1243 marked a significant defeat for the in the .

forces, supported by the and , advanced into occupied Kulmerland and managed to corner and destroy the main forces, wiping out their entire reserve. Following this, a devastating assault ravaged the settlements and cities.

So horrendous were the losses incurred by the , that the Bishop of Culmerland, in a most hypocritical show of depravity and hollow virtue, commanded local widows and women to breed with their servants, as "so the matter of the faith (?) would not die".

These gains encouraged to further his assistance to the . However, was still far from won - due to the lack of siege equipment, the main castles could not be taken and reinforcements would begin to arrive in droves from Germany and Poland, relieving the .

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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Balt of the Day - Home Pregnancy Test Pioneer Judith Vaitukaitė

Judith Vaitukaitė was a Lithuanian-American researcher who made a mostly unknown, but vital contribution to the creation of the home pregnancy test.

Her research focused on the hCG hormone exuded by growing embryos and cancer cells.

After six years of work, Vaitukaitė and her team would make a tremendous discovery. By applying certain anti-bodies, the hCG hormone could be easily detected and its presence used to test for pregnancy. Beforehand, such testing required complex equipment and was available only in hospitals - thanks to the work of Vaitukaitė it was now possible to test pregnancy at home, with the new tests being released to the market in /1978.

Vaitukaitė further distinguished herself as director of the US National Center of Research Resources. Under her 12 year tenure, US medical facilities saw an exponential increase in funding, with the establishment of many new laboratories and research programs.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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The Strobainiai Necklace

Discovered by accident whilst plowing a field in Sembia in /1798, the Strobainiai necklace is one of the few surviving artefacts of the people.

Weighing 374 grams and made entirely of gold, the necklace represents an invaluable remnant of the world of the now extinct . Archeologists and historians date the necklace back to the 8th century AD at the time of Avar invasions into .

The subject of the engravings appears to be a battle between an Avar and horseman, surrounded by an array of mythological creatures such as wolves, rabbits and serpents. Such features are typical of depictions in the Medieval era and represent a fascinating connection to Lithuanian folklore with its imagery of wolves and in particular the motif of a mounted knight .

Initially held in German museums, the necklace was rediscovered in Russian custody after WW2 and remains a niche, but valuable object of historical research.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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Lithuanian Gastronomical Heritage - Gira (Kvas)

Like many other countries known for their traditions of winemaking or beer brewing, Lithuania also stands out in the area of beverages with its own national drink - gira.

Gira is a fermented drink widely believed to have originated in Eastern Žemyna, known as kvas amongst Slavs. However, it has a far reaching history in Lithuania with recipes and use being recorded in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Lithuania is special in this sphere for its rich heritage of gira recipes, a number of which have been dated back to as far as the 16th century AD. Over a hundred of such original recipes survive today from basic rye and bread gira, to more exotic cloudberry, honey and even milk gira.

Gira is not only a popular staple in modern day Lithuania, but also a valuable and longstanding piece of Lithuanian heritage, with a long history of use in folk medicine, traditional drink and popular refreshment throughout our history.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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March 11th - Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day

36 years ago on this day, the Lithuanian Reform Movement, headed by Vytautas Landsbergis, officially ratified the Restoration of a Democratic Lithuanian Republic, seperate from Russo-Soviet rule. This made Lithuania the first country out of all in the USSR to declare independence.

This event was a culmination of decades of ressistance in the making, which set the stage for a political re-actualization of Lithuanian statehood.

The Soviets responded via embargo, subversive actions and ultimately armed intervention, resulting in the . However, none of these actions were enough to quell Lithuanian resolve. It would not even be the end of /1991 when the USSR officially collapsed.

Today, March 11th is one of the keystone celebrations of Lithuanian love of Freedom and a state holiday, which remembers the political wit and independent spirit that helped us overcome another foreboding chapter in our history.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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Balt of the Day - Lithuanian-American Astronomer Jonas Žmuidzinas

Jonas Žmuidzinas is a notable Lithuanian-American astronomer and physicist who is famous for his contributions to spectrography and submillimetre astronomy in his work with NASA.

Born to a Lithuanian father and Canadian mother, Žmuidzinas followed in his fathers footsteps, pursuing research in theoretical physics, intertwining with astronomy.

His first contributions included work with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Institute_of_Technology in spectrography devices of the Voyager missions, as well as for NASA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuiper_Airborne_Observatory. Such work later expanded to the ESA and contributions to the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herschel_Space_Observatory, alongside the development of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetic_inductance_detector, a technology used in facilities such as the https://www.ccatobservatory.com/ in Chile. These technologies have led to numerous valuable insights into the formation of galaxies and other stellar phenomena.

Today Žmuidzinas stands as an accomplished scientist, whose inventions further the science of astronomy to new frontiers.

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14 мая 2026 г., 16:22

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Happy International Womens Day!

The Baltic Star would like to congratulate all followers and fellow Balts all across the world with International Womens Day!

Throughout our history, behind every soldier, worker and every man, great or ordinary, was a woman - whether it be a wife, sister, mother, grandmother or simply a friend - who kept the home hearth burning.

Without your everpresent love, support and tireless efforts, our people would have never won freedom. Know that you make all the difference in the world. As a small tribute, the channel would like to present samples of the mighty and rich heritage of female Baltic Lithuanian names.

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The Baltic Star

4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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The Stand

The First Prussian Uprising began in /1242, not long after the teutonic victory over the first several . The uprising itself was provoked by the complete disregard of the guarantees of equal rights given to the now Christianized . This treachery, alongside the pointless cruelty and blind bloodlust of the invaders during the conquest only poured fuel to the fire of rebellion.

Backed by , Christian Pomeranians would fight alongside the as one force against the teutonic order and its Polish allies, achieving resounding success in the initial stages of the uprising, managing to capture most of the teutonic orders castles and pushing back to the coastline and Culmerland.

Many a battle would be waged over the next 11 years, which inflicted heavy losses and sapped the resources of the teutonic order. These delays gave valuable time for the Lithuanians to unify and achieve full statehood.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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The Duchy of Lithuania

The Duchy of Lithuania was the first recorded instance of unified Lithuanian statehood. It is widely agreed upon by historians that the aproximate time period of its founding was /1236-1240 on the basis of the intended to defend against foreign invaders. However, with the from the west, it began to transform into something far more.

Though had managed to secure a claim to the rulership of the Duchy, it was far from a stable position. A number of competitors were vying for leadership. It would take over a decade for these internal disputes to be fully settled, which involved later making deals with the and accepting Christianity.

Nontheless, the new fledgling state encompassed and the , whilst also being in the process of absorbing Jotvingia-Sudovia, nominally controlling other territories and at the same time annexing Slavic lands in the East.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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Jotvingians (Sudovians)

The Jotvingians were a West Baltic people, situated in the area of modern south-west Lithuania. Their area of habitation also overlapped with Prussia, North-Eastern Poland, Belarus and Ukraine.

Most extraordinary is the fact that their presence was mentioned as far back as the 2nd century in Greek Records (Ptolemy). Slavic sources also refer to the Jotvingians as mercenaries in the service of the Kyivan Rus in the 9th century.

During the , the Sudovians remained the staunchest ally of their West Baltic bretheren, being some of the last to fall to the invaders by the 140s/1280s.

Much of Sudovia was reduced to no mans land in the following Lithuanian "crusade", with the Sudovians fleeing deeper into the country itself. As a result, the Jotvingians gradually Lithuanized. After the wars end, these refugees returned and formed the Suvalkian ethnic region, a birthplace of many important Lithuanian intellectuals, cultural figures and political leaders.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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February 16th - Lithuanian Independence Day

February 16th marks one of the most important days in Lithuanian history - the Day of the Restoration of Lithuanian Statehood, with /2026 being the 108th anniversary.

On the 16th of February, /1918, the Council of Lithuania, the primary political representitive body of the Lithuanian Independence movement issued a public declaration of the restoration of Lithuanian Independence, seperate from Russia and Germany.

Though the initial declaration was censored and supressed by the German-Kaiserreich occupation, it gained de-facto power after the November 11th Armistice effectively nullified and served as the basis for a revived Lithuanian Republic.

Today the ocassion is widely celebrated as a public holiday and remembered with yearly commemorations to a mighty testament of Lithuanian love of freedom and the spirit of true independence.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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February 17th - Return of Klaipėda Day

The Return of Klaipėda by the Antante occured on February 17th, /1923 following the succesful Klaipėda Uprising of January 15th, marking one of the most key ocassions in Lithuania.

The annexation was preceeded by a Lithuanian orchestrated uprising in Klaipėda- on January 15th, 1923. In one of the most important and outstanding operations in our history, Lithuanian soldiers, disguised as locals, succesfuly overtook the Antante French authorities, capturing the vital port city.

An intense diplomatic and legal battle ensued for the ownership of the Klaipėda region, with the UK and other nations threatening intervention. Through great wit and effort, Lithuania won the rights to the region after rigorous negotiations.

Despite the tumultuous events endured in the following decades, such as the brief German re-annexation, Klaipėda, after almost 700 years of foreign occupation, now rests in Baltic hands as a testament to our resolve.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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Friend of the Balts - Duke Swietopelk of East Pomerania and Gdansk

Swietopelk II was an unexpected ally of in the first uprising in (1242-1253).

Despite initially being an enemy, Swietopelk arose as the leader of the first uprising of , , , and against the invaders.

Disgusted by the teutonic atrocities, he realized the long term peril of the rising alien menace. The Slavic Swietopelk saw no issue allying with non-Christians against a common foe.

His infamy emerged from ferocious efforts against the and its Polish helpers. Causing great havoc and destruction in their ranks, Swietopelk fought a common struggle and stood up for in the Christian world. Though subdued in to a passive role, his contribution to the fight of is a noteworthy one, especially for that of a foreigner, as Swietopelk's efforts helped delay teutonic invasion into Lithuania for more than a decade.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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Memel - A Baltic Name for a Baltic City (Klaipėda)

Many are aware, both in Lithuania and abroad, that the main port city of Lithuania - Klaipėda - being under German occupation for many centuries had a different name - Memel.

This name was given due to the misconception that the Danė river that flows through Klaipėda was in fact Nemunas, known as "Memel" by , repeating a pattern of river names passing onto cities across Germany.

However, far fewer know that the name "Memel" is in fact of Baltic origin, the name meaning "Mute (Silent) River" in Curonian, mirroring the Lithuanian etymology for "Nemunas". This is further confirmed by the presence of the river Memelė-Nemunėlis in the North-Eastern Lithuanian-Latvian border, possesing an identical etymology.

This truth serves to further highlight the Baltic history of the area and the rightful ownership of the Memel name as heritage to be reclaimed as our own, instead of being shunned due to its initially non-Baltic associations.

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4 апр. 2026 г., 13:21

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Užgavėnės - A Festival To Drive out Winter

One of the most unique remnants of old Baltic culture, marked by people dressed as mysterious figures and folk creatures, burning effigies and a feast of pancakes is the Lithuanian "Užgavėnės".

Similar to traditions of festivals marking the end of winter in other countries, Užgavėnės finds its origins in pre-Christian rituals, which were largely forgotten in Lithuania. Modern Užgavėnės was reconstructed in the 20th century from preserved celebrations.

Užgavėnės, in a sense, is a winter version of Haloween popular in other nations - in both festivities, people dress as mythical creatures, ask for treats from neighbors. However, the purpose of Užgavėnės lies in driving out winter and sending a welcome to the spring season. The burning of the effigy of Morė (the personification of winter) is the main hallmark of the festivity. In /2026, Užgavėnės is set to be celebrated on 17th of February (always dated 47 days before Easter).

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1 апр. 2026 г., 00:09

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Balt of the Day - Lithuanian-American Economist and Nobel Prize Laureate Robert Shiller

Descended from Lithuanian migrants from Lithuanian ( Nadruvia) that fled conscription to the German army in the early 1900s, Robert Shiller is a distinguished and renowned economist in the modern age.

Born on 29th of March, /1946, in Detroit, Michigan, Shiller excelled academically, earning a PhD in economics in 1972, a field in which he achieved great renown.

Shiller is famous for his articles, works and lectures in the topics of risk management and real estate prices, later gaining widespread recognition for predicting the 2008 crisis. His career culminated in 2013, being awarded a Nobel Prize of Economics for his research in the area of behavioral economics.

Shiller also remembers his roots, joining the Lithuanian Science Academy as a foreign member, as well as visiting the Birthland and receiving an Order for Merits to Lithuania for his accomplishments in /2020.

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30 мар. 2026 г., 03:57

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Grand Duke–King Mindaugas of Lithuania

Mindaugas was the first known Grand Duke of Lithuania and the driver of Lithuanian statehood.

Consolidating , he utilized of as a rallying cry alongside underhanded tactics of assasination and exile against his rivals to become the central political figure in Lithuania.

In the early (1250s), Mindaugas succeded in bribing the to receive sponsorship for baptism and coronation as the first Christian King of Lithuania. Though this came at a price of land concessions, the work of Mindaugas in laying the groundwork for an unified Lithuanian state was most vital in withstanding the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostsiedlung.

The title of King was only ever awarded to Mindaugas. Thus, he is known as the first and only King of Lithuania. His coronation date is widely accepted as 6th of July - a national holiday with countrywide celebrations and an unique tradition of Lithuanians across the world singing .

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