The list of alleged sins of witches was long. From common ones like poisoning cattle or making it rain, to really weird ones - like making tasty cheese or forcing cows to ... jump. Admittedly, the accusers did not lack fantasy. What were the most bizarre allegations? At first, slanders about dea
The Templars were a true elite, but were required to strictly follow the rules of their Rule. Even for - it would seem - a minor offense, brave monks with a red cross on their chests faced severe penalties, including exclusion from the community. How easy was it to get fired? Paul Hill in the re
The Egyptians were the first to identify it. Hippocrates wrote extensively about her. Those she touched suffered the most real torments. As there was no effective cure, the terrible pain would haunt them for the rest of their lives. Or else they were killed by equally horrible complications. Gout,
The madness that engulfed the inhabitants of this small American settlement in the 17th century led to a tragedy. The trial dragged on for months, people were throwing around with accusations. Record of dead people:fourteen women, five men and two dogs. Why did the Salem witches have to die? For
Hitler had many obsessions in his life. Paradoxically, given his insensitivity towards his fellow men, one of them was ... fanatical vegetarianism. Apparently, he planned to introduce a law in Europe that would prohibit eating meat completely. Was he doing it out of love for animals? Or was it somet
They were brought from Siam to America to entertain people at their expense. However, they were able to turn their weakness into strength - thanks to their innate entrepreneurship, they gained not only freedom, but also a considerable fortune. How was the fate of the famous Bunker brothers? Ame
The heiresss hand and the right to her marriage? Marriage to a well-endowed widow? A fairy-tale wedding with a former queen? Not difficult for one who wants it! In the Middle Ages, anything was possible - including the purchase of a bride. It was enough to ask. And reach deep enough into your pocket
The modern (and modern) Republic of Poland - the land of milk, honey and tolerance flowing. This image of 16th and 17th-century Poland, free from religious persecution, the crimes of the inquisition and witch trials, is promoted to this day. But have there never been any burning piles on the Vistula
They had to fight for their rights, take care of the home, and ... priests had the most say about their bodies. Sounds familiar? The everyday life of medieval women in some respects differed little from the reality known to modern women. Two respected historians take us on a fascinating journey
the burning of the woman was to guarantee her marital fidelity Religion had a great influence on the minds of the people of the Middle Ages. Bible quotations were a source of inspiration for the writers of the day, and intellectuals argued using arguments drawn from the Old and New Testaments. T
One of the characteristic elements of life in the Third Reich were numerous street collections for Winter Assistance (Winterhilfswerk). This nationwide charity campaign had little to do with supporting those in need - it was all about ... filling a budget hole. It all started every October with
The industrial revolution changed the world - though not always for the better. For millions of children, it meant poverty and the need to seek employment. The little workers massively populated the factories, mines and roofs of English houses, and the tasks they were performing had nothing to do wi
They were said to be drunkards, illiterate and syphilitic. Their activity was surrounded by almost universal contempt. They were paid poorly and mistreated - and yet there were still new takers. And they built the power of Great Britain. “Rule Britanio, Rule over the waves Great Britain” - the w
For centuries, womens fashion has had little to do with usability. No wonder then that the fight for emancipation was also a fight for the right to ... comfortable clothes. For Polish women, the fight for two legs took several decades. When did they finally win? Even the Bible seemed to be again
Their heroes were tortured and sexually abused by prisoners of German camps, who in the end turned into executioners themselves. This mixture of tabloid eroticism and brutal revenge against the Nazis turned out to be a bestseller. Pogrom porn was spreading like hot cakes! Stalags, or cheap porno
Why were Jewish policemen active in the ghettos? Was the founder of Żegota an anti-Semite? How did the Jews colonize Palestine? There are many topics in Polish-Jewish history that we are afraid to tackle. Or maybe its worth talking about them openly? This is the most politically incorrect book
In the peak of pre-Christmas fever, we are attacked from everywhere by advertisements with borscht, Christmas tree and carp, which almost becomes the symbol of the Star. Meanwhile, contrary to what marketers have been trying to squeeze us for years, carp on Christmas Eve are a relatively new inventi
The wardrobe is bursting at the seams, and you still dont know what to wear? Our mothers and grandmothers had a completely different problem in their youth. Though their choice was limited, they knew exactly what they wanted to look like. Like Nina Andrycz, Pola Raksa or Maryla Rodowicz - women who
Imagine that you are several years old and dream of a wonderful gift from Santa Claus. At Christmas, you open the package impatiently, and inside you find ... a figurine of Hitler. And not just any, but the most hideous in the history of toys. Brick nightmares! Anyway, see for yourself ... Like
We are attacked by Christmas music from the radio, and wherever we look, Santa Clauses, dressed as in a Coca Cola advertisement, grin at us. However, before we fall into the cooking, baking and cleaning frenzy, it is worth stopping and checking how our great-grandmothers prepared for Christmas.
An unusual find in Oman - Polish archaeologists found a board game from 4000 years ago. This is the most exciting discovery in the last season of research. The unexpected discovery was made during the work on the Omani-Polish research project Development of settlement in the mountains of northern
Knights with long lions and wings at their sides are a proud page in the history of the Polish army. But they were not the only ones - in the history of our country there was no shortage of deadly and well-trained soldiers, ready to shed their blood for their homeland. Here are the best of the best
After the attack of Karol Gustaws army, the Republic of Poland looked like after the apocalypse. The Swedes, flooding Poland, were in no way inferior to the ancient barbarians. And for the Nazis and Red Army, who entered the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth a few centuries later, they could serve as a
Food in Renaissance cuisine The sugar it was for Italian Renaissance cuisine a real obsession. In practice, it was added to any dish. From appetizers to desserts, passing through the first courses, second courses and side dishes, there was no dish that did not include an abundant sprinkl