Most of us are familiar with French, Italian, English, Dutch and even American Triangle cheeses, but have you ever heard of a traditional Polish cheese? Let me introduce you to a craft and rare type of cheese called Oscypek (pronounced:os-tseh-pehk). It is a local type of semi-solid, salty and smo
Memorial Day is just around the corner. It will be celebrated 30 th May this year. Some associate this day with being the unofficial start of summer. Others see it as a good day to shop and hurry to the shops to buy goods for sale. However, the day means a lot more than that. In todays post, we
Throughout the ages in the history of mankind, influential people have become involved in showing their mark through architecture and culture. With the addition of Edinburgh Castle:The Unbreakable Fortress, we discover an epic story of durability, determination and survival. As the facets of this
In the 9th century AD. the people of the city of Gao along the Niger River spread into the Central Niger area, becoming the Songhai state in the West African savannah. The Songhai Empire prospered due to river trade focused on agricultural products, fishing, hunting and ironworking technologies. Son
Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter best known for combining Hindu mythological elements and European realistic historicist painting style. Ravi varma stood out as one of the first Indian artists to work with oil painting and mastered the technique of lithographic printing. Varma produced several
The Great Wall of China is a northern Chinese barrier that stretches from the Jiayuguan Pass to the Hushan Mountains in Liaoning Province, and ends at Bohai Bay. The structure is known for its stunning appearance, which exemplifies the intelligence and diligence of the ancient Chinese people. The co
England is the largest and most populous part of Great Britain, Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is located northwest of mainland Europe and has the most people. It is home to more than 82 per cent of people living in the UK. People often think that England is the same as Britain or the island
Big Ben is a classic landmark of London, so picturesquely sits near the Palace of Westminster. It actually belongs to the Houses of Parliament. The atmosphere of the London Eye across is just so vibrant. Big Ben denotes the great bell that was completed in 1859. This fascinating bell tower has more
Deep in the lesser known side of New York, USA is a small village full of obscure and rich history. When we cover the compelling Legend of Sleepy Hollow, there will be a greater understanding of the infamous story. Followed by learning about the real elements that create the total lid of this hist
Indias Mughal Empire was powerful. It was the second of two Islamic empires to rule India from the 13th to the 18th century. The Delhi Sultanate was first. The Mughal Empire marks the pinnacle of Indian culture before the arrival of Europeans. Instead, it started modern India. Mughal Empire under
The Story of the Yaghan People of South America Yaghan from Tierra del Fuego defied many conventions in human society. They wore little or no clothes, had no personal belongings and lit fires in their wooden canoes to signal others and stay warm. Needless to say, they thrived for millennia as a no
The Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman inspired todays people and organizations to help them escape a cruel fate. March 10, 2022, it was 109 years since the world lost the abolitionist activist and former slave woman, Harriet Tubman. She, along with members of the Underground Railroad, led
Deep in the depths of a new nations emergence, there is a strong wave of influence from lesser known factors. This time we discover Pirates in America and their significance in a golden age in history. From obscure origins, charisma and a good reputation that still arouses enthusiasm and excitemen
The Old West left its mark on American history as a time of lawlessness, which led to its alternative name, the Wild West. Until the 1920s, American Frontier was a time of complete lawlessness. Robberies on trains, banks and stagecoaches were on the rise, and there were more outlaws than the poli
Today we remember Allied soldiers as heroes of World War II (XNUMX. World War). What many need to remember are the unsung heroes of World War II who were not soldiers. One of the most famous heroes was a German industrialist and a member of the Nazi party, not a soldier. His name was Oskar Schind
MI5s mission is to keep the UK safe. The release of their top-secret files proves how they have done since the First World War. On Thursday, April 10, 2014, to mark the 100th anniversary of World War I (WWI), MI5 made top secret files from WWI available online. They included information about s
For centuries, there have been many figures in the history of England who contributed to the foundations of modern territory. Whether small or large, each character gets the right recognition and celebration for their success in overcoming past obstacles. This week we unveil the legend of William
New York officially marks the name thanks to the European discovery. The Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 was the pioneer of the Dutch people. In 1624, the Dutch established their settlement along the Hudson River. New York is known as one of the original 13 colonies in the United S
Among the warriors known in history, the Cossacks are among the earliest in Russia. They started as servants and became part of Russias military unit and rebelled when their freedom was threatened. The Cossacks are a group of Russian warriors that still exist today. However, they do not have the s
An Introduction to Mayflower Voyage It was Thursday, November 9, 1620, when a group of passengers from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, referred to as the Pilgrims, finally reached the coast of New England aboard a small, cramped ship called the Mayflower. Driven from their homeland by a vengeful king,
A family that shook the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth for years. A world of power struggles, glamor and scandals, where both madmen and losers, but also great politicians and patriots played their roles. You will find the turbulent fate of this famous family in Radziwiłła, which are the prize in ou
Nobody is surprised by the sight of the ladies at the controls of combat planes. Still 75 years ago it was unimaginable. It was not until the outbreak of World War II that women began to fly fighters. Among these pioneers there were also three extraordinary Polish women. In Great Britain, the pa
He was the king of one of the most important world powers. He had everything:power, influence, position in the world of the cream of Europe. But he decided to give up the crown and marry the woman he was crazy about. No wonder no one wanted to come to his wedding ... When, in the early 1930s, P
Seating War? A prelude to this real, World War II? If the mention of the conflict from 1914-1918 makes you sleepy only, its time to check out our ranking. There are bears in the Polish army, chafing butts of Kadrówka soldiers and real brothels on wheels ... As always, all items in our TOP10 are