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
Category: Polish History
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
Poland: the Linchpin of Europe
September is a very important month for Poland and all people with a Polish background. Two significant, yet contrasting, events occurred during this month in
The Ultimate Sacrifice of Saint Maximilian Kolbe: Poland’s Martyr Priest
In 2016, Pope Francis visited Poland to celebrate World Youth Day, which is an international gathering of young people hosted by the Roman Catholic church
