In a previous article, I discussed five Poles who I thought had made a global impact throughout history. You can read that article by clicking
Category: Polish History
Saint Faustina Kowalska: The Pole Who Met God
Poland has no shortage of Saints. Saint Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyła), Saint John Cantius and Saint Maximilian Kolbe are some prominent examples. Another
Sarmatia: Poland’s Mythic Golden Age?
In the 2011 movie Midnight in Paris, Owen Wilson plays a man lost in his time. His heart longs to have been born in 1920’s
John Cantius: Poland’s Philosopher Saint
On the northwest side of Chicago, near Milwaukee Avenue and what locals often call the “Polish Triangle” for its strong Polish roots, stands a gorgeous
A Polish Nightmare: 8 Horrific Creatures from Poland
We’ve all heard of vampires and werewolves. BORING! Few people realize that Polish and Slavic mythology has its own collection of horrific creatures straight out of
