Porta’s worst choice. Selim II and his disaster

Selim II was not remembered as a good and effective sultan. Over eight years, he repeatedly…

Tadeusz Kościuszko. National hero of Poland and the USA

Tadeusz Kościuszko’s full name was actually Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura. He also had great ambitions. And an…

Medieval dentistry. Hygiene that didn’t exist

Today it is hard for us to imagine life without painkillers, medications, and specialists from various…

The Devil of Łańcut. The Nobleman All of Poland Feared

He murdered, burned, mutilated, raped, and waged private wars – this is what the life of…

Alexander I. The Tsar Who Supposedly Never Died

Alexander I, ruler of Russia, died suddenly in 1825 in Taganrog, leaving behind an empire at…

Mikołaj Trąba: The Pole Who Could Have Become Pope

He was the most faithful advisor to King Władysław II Jagiełło of Poland, the son of…

Imjin War 1592-1598

At the end of the 16th century, Japan, unified by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, attempted to conquer all…

Riese: Hitler’s Underground City

Currently, the Riese complex is a monument that can be visited. This project was once started…

Stephen I the Great: Founder of Christian Hungary

Stephen I the Great, ruler of Hungary, was proclaimed a saint in 1083. Alongside Ladislaus I…

Marysieńka. The woman who conquered Sobieski’s heart

Marysieńka is a figure who can be seen in many portraits. She was an exceptional person.…