Marcin Gapski

Dr. Marcin Gapski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History and Historiography of East Central Europe, Institute of History, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work focuses on cultural heritage, historical symbolism, and tourism development in Eastern Europe.

• Institute of History, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
• Specializes in East Central European history
• Active in cultural heritage preservation

Research Interests: Dr. Gapski explores the intersection of history, cultural identity, and tourism. He investigates historical symbolism (e.g., animals in medieval culture), environmental impacts of political collapse, and the role of museums in preserving regional heritage. His work includes analyzing the Union of Lublin's contemporary significance and dietary taboos in Polish history.

Scientific Recognition: He received the National departmental decoration Badge 'For the Care of Monuments' for his contributions to heritage preservation.

Diploma Theses Supervision: Dr. Gapski has guided students in researching topics such as tourism development in Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland, focusing on cultural trails, extreme tourism (e.g., Chernobyl), and local heritage.

Exhibitions: He co-realized the 'KUL - University of Independent Poland 1918-2018' exhibition, highlighting historical continuity in Polish academic institutions.