Won by Bonaparte over the Mamluks of Egypt on July 21, 1798, the Battle of the Pyramids is the most prestigious (and rare) French victory of the Egyptian campaign. She will leave to posterity one of the most famous quotes of the future emperor:“From the top of these pyramids forty centuries of hist
When did hussars appear in Poland? How much did a hussar horse cost? How long were the copies the hussars used? Do you know the answer to these questions? If not, check out our infographic. *** You can read more about the best ride in Polish history in the new book by Radosław Sikora entitled
At the end of the 1930s, the nation saw in Śmigły-Rydz a savior who would lead the homeland to victory with Germany. But the Commander-in-Chief did not cope with the role. He fled the country while the soldiers were still fighting. He also turned out to be a wimp privately - he spent his life under
Perfume, a gift that, according to the pre-war press, every woman will appreciate. Helpless men, just like today, were helped by the press. And so the Krakows Światowid, in its edition of December 17, 1927, devoted a full-page article to Christmas gifts for women. As this year was marked by eco