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The Evolution of a Leader
Art + Stories
Opinions

The Evolution of a Leader

Evo Morales rode a wave of popular support when he became the first Indigenous president of Bolivia in 2006. A decade later, his popularity is waning.
Maciej Wesołowski
Totentanz
Art + Stories
Art

Totentanz

A late poem from one of the greatest Polish poets of the last century.
Tadeusz Różewicz
A Hint of Appreciation for Mint
Soul + Body
Good Food

A Hint of Appreciation for Mint

Mint is a diverse herb that can be used in tea, sauce, and as part of the filling in a traditional Polish dumpling (or pierogi).
Łukasz Łuczaj
Trees Die Twice
World + People
Nature

Trees Die Twice

Trees not only live much longer than humans and other animals—they also die differently, bit-by-bit, in a carefully-planned process.
Szymon Drobniak
In-gene-ious Solutions
World + People
Nature

In-gene-ious Solutions

In the natural world, biological codes play an important evolutionary role in ensuring that animals communicate honestly – and continue to survive.
Szymon Drobniak
Knock Before You Enter
World + People
Dreams and Visions

Knock Before You Enter

An author and psychologist on the power of sensitivity, empathy, and having one’s own room.
Monika Kucia
Documenting Crisis
Experiences

Documenting Crisis

What can we discover by examining three photos, all of which depict poverty in the early 20th century?
Wojciech Nowicki

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Fun, Fear and Focus with Friederike Fabritius
Joanna Domańska
What’s in a Joke?
Jan Pelczar
A Time for Questions
Adam Aduszkiewicz
The Unbearable Fluidity of Being
Szymon Drobniak
Together as a Team
Tomasz Wiśniewski
Life-Giving Dust
World + People
Nature

Life-Giving Dust

With its origins in the desert, Saharan dust is a phenomenon with benefits that reach around the world.
Michał Brennek
*Rainer Maria Rilke
Humor + Variety
Variety

*Rainer Maria Rilke

A poem written in the style of the famous Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke.
Grzegorz Uzdański
The Sweet Fruit of Hardship
World + People
The Other School

The Sweet Fruit of Hardship

Can education be easy and fun? Are stress-free schools and effortless teaching conceivable? It’s not that simple. The human brain likes hardship, even if it pushes back against it.
Aleksandra Pezda
The King of Fantasy
Art + Stories
Experiences

The King of Fantasy

The books and comics of British author Neil Gaiman craft a weird, nightmarish, but incredibly enjoyable world.
Jakub Demiańczuk
The Nation of Many Christs
Art + Stories
Opinions

The Nation of Many Christs

Writer Jędrzej Morawiecki talks about the myths and misconceptions surrounding Russia, as well as what led him to fall in love with the country.
Jan Pelczar
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PRZEKRÓJ Foundation wants to provide thrills that result in sparks of conscious growth. In addition to funding the magazine, we engage in art projects, performances, films, festivals, workshops, and exhibitions, where we regularly meet our Readers. We want to help others foster a fuller, more conscious relationship with themselves and the world.

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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?
World + People
Nature

What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?

American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Gordon Hempton
Mrs Mohr Goes Missing
Art + Stories
Fiction

Mrs Mohr Goes Missing

A corpse has been discovered at a retirement home run by nuns, but Zofia is not convinced that the death was entirely natural… Antonia Lloyd-Jones translates an excerpt from the first novel in a period crime series featuring Zofia Turbotyńska.
Maryla Szymiczkowa
Mr. Barker, Oedipuss, and Us
World + People
Nature

Mr. Barker, Oedipuss, and Us

We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other.
Ludwika Włodek
Energy Travels Vertically
Art + Stories
Experiences

Energy Travels Vertically

In the summer of 1920, a young Indian swami boarded a ship from Bombay to Boston. The yogi’s spiritual teachings went on to change the lives of millions.
Paulina Wilk

Soul + Body

Unshaken as The Himalayas
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Unshaken as The Himalayas

For centuries, yoga adepts and spiritual seekers have been heading to Rishikesh, a small city in northern India. Przekrój editor and yogi Agnieszka Rostkowska followed in their footsteps to talk with Sandeep Pandey, one of the most renowned yoga teachers in the Himalayan Yoga tradition.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
Find the Inner Teacher
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

Find the Inner Teacher

Kirti Gahlawat, a winner of multiple world championship medals in yoga, discusses respecting limits in yoga and how to find a good teacher, along with much more.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
Simple, Ordinary Kindness
Soul + Body
Good Mood

Simple, Ordinary Kindness

It’s in our blood: kind gestures are evolution’s gift to humankind. If it hadn’t been for kindness, the story of our species would most likely have taken a very different turn. 
Jowita Kiwnik Pargana
At Your Own Pace
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

At Your Own Pace

Running, jumping, gardening, even caring for animals: these are all physical activities that can benefit our mental health. Psychotherapist Anna Cichoń shows us how to do them in healthy doses.
Kamila Kielar