Confronting the complex realities of Polish-Jewish identity - opinion
Nuance is in order regarding Poland and its Jews; Jennifer Stark-Blumenthal calls for a reevaluation of Jews’ attitudes ...
Smithsonian Magazine19 天
Discover the Short Life and Long Legacy of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish Cavalry Officer Who ...
Pulaski Day festivities at Chicago's Polish Museum of America honored the "Father of American Cavalry," 280 years after his ...
culture.pl3 年
How a Polish Nobleman Became An Arab Sheikh: The Story of Wacław S. Rzewuski
In another, he claims to be a descendant of the legendary Zenobia, queen of Palmyra. Apparently, Rzewuski believed firmly that the Polish nobility descended from four Arab tribes. He claimed to be a ...
culture.pl2 年
The Kontush Sash: Polish Noblemen’s Best Fashion Statement
Originating from Persia and other places in the East, the kontush sash, an ornate band worn around the waist, was a staple of the Polish nobility’s attire in the 17th and 18th centuries. Once symbols ...