Yes, those WWII death camps really were Germany’s camps, whether in Germany itself or in countries Nazi Germany occupied. If there were a “Teacher of the Year” award, it would certainly go to KF’s president, Alex Storozynski.
Secret Agent Krystyna Skarbek inspired Vesper Lynd, the double agent in James Bond’s Casino Royale, and impressed Winston Churchill with her beauty and smarts.
The battle that established Poland’s independence also stopped the Bolshevik advance into war-weary Europe. August 15, 1920 is a date to remember. Justine Jablonska wondered why Encyclopedia Britannica forgot.
When someone does MMA with proper technique, it borders on the beautiful. CR meets Polish-Canadian MMA fighter Soszysnki, who is as tough in the ring as he is gentle in life.
Poland, which lies on the Eastern front of NATO and the EU, sometimes finds itself in the middle of East-West political posturing.
Jan Kowalczewski explores the correlation between currants and what it means to be Polish – and how this plant’s positive qualities have helped it persevere.
More than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred to Africa – & it’s not helping. Africans are worse off because of it, claims Zambian economist Dambisa Moyo.
In L’viv, Ukraine, one can find theatres staging elaborate ballet and opera, view priceless ancient icons, haggle at open air markets, & dine on fresh sushi at one of the trendier nightclubs.
At the annual festival in Maryland, USA, you can step outside of yourself, dress up in velvet tights and fairy tutus – and feast on steak on a stake.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 800 to 1200 persons are trafficked every year to Canada and 1500 to 2200 persons are trafficked through Canada into the United States.
An engaging read that highlights Cracovians’ desire for their city to join into what they thought it meant to be part of European Civilization.
Polish sounded like a waterfall & I understood nothing of the rushing sz, cz, rz, and rrr sounds. But the sounds of Polish intrigued me instantly.
A tale of discovery – about a father’s heroic but tragic wartime experience, and the discovery of the author’s Polish heritage.
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