If a city can have a historical scent, then Szczecin undoubtedly smells of barrels full of fish. One can discuss whether this scent is pleasant or not, but it undoubtedly testifies to the former power of this city.
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Marycha on the Edge: The Multicultural Sejny
Those who have been to Sejny already know; those who have not yet arrived there should know that you can meet Marycha. Sometimes it’s hard to notice her – she shyly circles...
There were times in the history of Poland when powerful lords (history is silent about ladies) owned their own villages and even founded private cities. One of these powerful and wealthy dignitaries was the Kraków voivode Mikołaj...
Electromechanical ciphering machine based on the mechanism of rotating rotors. Simply put – Enigma. Everyone has probably heard of it. Many have tried to unravel the messages encrypted by it. Few have succeeded in this field. Exactly...
Legend has it that one of the residents of Jelenia Góra took part in the Battle of Grunwald. When he returned home after the victorious skirmish, he got lost in the forest. A magnificent stag showed him the way. The knight not only...
Agate is a semi-precious mineral made up of colourful, banded layers. It can be found in exotic locations such as Uruguay, Namibia, and Madagascar. However, it can also be found closer to home, in Lower Silesia. It is particularly...
