In 1680, the peak of fashion at the tsarist court was ... the Polish kontusz. What was Polish was considered better and more refined. Even the common people interfered with Polish words in their conversations. How is it possible that in the 17th century, tsarist Russia began to Polonize itself? And
The second man after Hitler fell on the British heads like a star from the sky ... literally. Although no one in the UK wanted to negotiate with him, Churchill did his best to extract valuable information from him. Guards and specially selected guests had long talks with the highest-ranking prisoner
The Battle of Warsaw is undoubtedly one of the most important events in the history of Poland. However, to this day, there is a dispute as to whether the heroic victory over the Red Army was the result of an excellent strategy of the commanders or a symbolic miracle after the intervention of divine
The end of World War II in Europe sparked an explosion of joy in many parts of the world, and the celebration continued long after the fighting ended. Some, however, had little reason to be happy. Others found that victory over Hitler was a good excuse to… rob shops. A car participating in the