Poles are proud of their roots and feel underestimated by the rest of the world. We have quite a high opinion of ourselves. In history, however, it is difficult to find cases where a stranger pretended to be a Pole, wanting to improve his image. Yes, there were various pseudo-Poles, but their intent
Why did the contemporaries of Lucrezia Borgia see her as a saint, and why do we so easily believe the libels about her? Here are some unknown facts from the life of the Popes daughter. Regent of the Eternal City, protector of the poor and the oppressed, a pious duchess and a zealous supporter of Chu
Suicidal declarations. Overproduction of medical certificates. Even breaking limbs. Potential recruits were ready to do anything to get out of the draft. What worked best and what couldnt ... but was it tried anyway? Basic military service in the Peoples Republic of Poland was associated with co
This is not an absurd question at all, at least in the light of Marcin Wolniewiczs findings. A historian of the Polish Academy of Science proves that racial arguments were very important in Polish independence propaganda. Also those referring to the Aryan race. During the uprising, they were pro