In the Middle Ages there was no act more shameful than suicide. However, strict canons and brutal manners were not able to discourage people who lost their meaning in life. Also for those with too much weight on their heads. As early as the 6th century, a synod convened to the city of Braga deci
They order, enforce, charge fees, tell us to describe cases and wait for a reply, which will come by post on time (or not). It is difficult to sympathize with officials, and often even difficult to understand. But it used to be much, much worse. In the times of the Second Polish Republic it was
The churches were closed, the dying could not count on the last rites, and the country was henceforth considered to be forgotten by God. Archbishop Radzim Gaudenty almost destroyed Poland, all because of a certain Russian princess ... The cathedral basilica was bursting at the seams. The Archbis
A nose straightener, a double chin reducer and a cosmetic smothering machine. The old beauty tools are alive like props from a horror movie. The ideal of female beauty has changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained the same - the pursuit of perfection. Women have always eagerly used va
Tastes are apparently not discussed. And good, because in the past these tastes were simply horrendous. As always, all items in the TOP10 ranking are based on the articles we publish. This time we decided to show how different from the modern one was the perception of beauty a century ago. Not
A good diplomat knows that serving the Homeland requires sacrifice. Especially from the liver. When he risks his own health by drinking the obligatory sea of vodka, he must remember not to splash something. And not to compromise myself or my country ... Veterans of the diplomatic service say t
They were to be enemies of Christ and all mankind. Crafty, greedy, smelly and hungry for Christian blood. Kidnapping and murdering innocent children was not the worst crime they were accused of. 1144, England. Just before Easter, the son of a wealthy peasant, William, disappears in Norwich. Two
As long, heavy skirts gave way to leg-revealing dresses, the latter took center stage. The feet had to be cared for more than ever before. How did the inhabitants of pre-war Poland do it? When, with the revolution in womens fashion, ladies began to show the ankle first, then even the entire calf
Who is this mother who tricks her own daughter in a no-win situation? She agrees to take her freedom, calls her curse, and finally wants her dead? I am talking about the omnipotent queen who did not stop at nothing for her sake. When the French princess Margot was born in 1553, her mother, Cathe
For his contemporaries, he was a symbol of princely power, luxury and Latin culture. He inspired envy and respect. Until today, no visible trace of it has survived. This does not mean, however, that nothing can be said about the Krakow residence of the first Piasts. Once, a thousand years ago,
Streams of vodka, dancing until dawn and girls looking for celebrities in cramped, smoky bars ... Is this a picture from one of the modern pub districts of a big city? Not. It is a night in the Polish capital in the times of ... Stalin, Bierut, Gomułka and absolute poverty. In the difficult 1950
There was no Christmas tree in his palace. He did not watch the nativity play or set up a nativity scene. But at least we know for sure that he was giving Christmas presents. Anyone… except my wife. None of the dignitaries who visited the court of the famous Piast during the Christmas celebratio
If it werent for Gall Anonim, Wincenty Kadłubek and the authors of the first court year, we would not know almost anything for sure about the beginnings of Poland. Its good that we have at least that much. But do we really have? Most of the information about the birth of the Piast state cannot b
The 17th-century Miss Poland would be not very tall, with feminine shapes, pale skin with blushes, red lips and snow-white teeth. Her waist would be narrow, her chest would be full, and her hair would preferably be pale and thick. Striving for this ideal, ladies reached for old, proven ways to corre
The emperor eats the servants, the king claims he is made of glass, and the pope drinks the devils health. Megalomaniacs, madmen, sexaholics, paranoids, murderers, cannibals ... Such people sat on thrones and ruled Europe! Dissocial personality disorder, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizop
Horned devils, burning sinners with living fire, thousands of inhuman torments, the stench of sulfur ... It would seem that there is nothing more medieval than hell. What if we tell you that there were theologians, saints, and even one pope who claimed that hell does not exist? And it is in the dark
They lived in extreme poverty. They were despised by the peasants, they were not respected by the nobility. They worked in cramped, moldy rooms full of rats and cockroaches. Some lived in stables, others were almost starving. Believe us - you wouldnt want to be 19th century ... As reported by Ga
Herb cocktails and magic dolls are for amateurs! The real success among men can be ensured by apples served from under the armpit, fish applied vaginally, soup with menstruation and grated hare testicles. These are just some of the reliable tips ... Do you remember how Isoldes mother prepared a
It is easy to imagine a medieval leader smashing enemy bodies, looting villages and ordering executions. But what about the prince, who by the way ... cries like a beaver? This question is by no means rhetorical. It bugs itself when reading the chronicle of the German bishop Thietmar. A peculiar
The stubble was to be covered with a thick layer of makeup, and Adams apple was supposed to be covered with crinkled collars. Too long fingers, a penchant for hunting and inexhaustible vitality were to prove conclusively that the most famous ruler of Europe was in fact not a woman at all! Elizab
The release of Lynyrd Skynyrds Street Survivors in October 1977 catapulted the band to the top and established them as one of the most successful bands of the 1970s. However, three days after its release the band was at the center of a tragic plane crash. It was October 20, 1977. Lynyrd Skynyrd b
Some time ago we told you that the most famous prime minister in the history of Great Britain was involved not only in politics, but also, for example, in painting. By the way, he was the most tearful politician of the twentieth century, and possibly also the dark character behind the murder of Beni
Sloppy maid. An infant with diarrhea. Lonely elderly woman. Or ... a sneezing cook. One, often unaware, carrier was enough to infect dozens or even hundreds of people who passed the disease on. How is that even possible? The years 1665-1666 were unlucky for the people of London. Not only was the
The first name Manon is a French variant of Mary, and is also celebrated on August 15, as the mother of Jesus. If in the past this name was associated with prostitutes and popularized by the famous novel Manon Lescaut, today it is very popular, mainly in modest circles. Origin and etymology of the