Józef Ignacy Kraszewski – writer, patriot and exile
Józef Ignacy Kraszewski, known for his industriousness and literary prolificacy, is nevertheless a little-explored figure. He…
Spanish Flu. The pandemic that paralyzed the world
A disease that claimed the lives of millions of people. We present the history of a…
Nawojka. The first Polish student
Nawojka was the first Polish female student. She became one in the 15th century, at a…
Wartime propaganda. Fake news in World War II
World War II was a unique conflict in terms of the use of press for propaganda…
How Was the Kalashnikov Legend Born?
In the 1940s, the Soviet Union faced a challenge: it needed a simple, reliable automatic weapon…
The Richest People of the Middle Ages and Early Modern Era
People still like to write extensively about famous and wealthy individuals today. Reading about them is…
The History of Mazurek Dąbrowski
The words of Mazurek Dąbrowskiego are closely connected with Polish history. Its author, as is commonly…
Casimir the Great: Did He Really Find Poland Wooden and Leave It Built of Stone?
Casimir the Great is remembered as a great ruler of Poland. He was the last king…
Nefertiti Bust: Why It Still Remains in Berlin?
Nefertiti was a dazzling beauty who lived over 3,400 years ago. In honor of her flawless…
Pol Pot: The Asian Hitler
Pol Pot’s crimes claimed millions of lives. Inhuman torture became everyday reality in Cambodia starting in…