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Agata Masłowska

Florence in the Ascendant
World + People
Outer Space

Florence in the Ascendant

The great minds of the Italian Renaissance were often on the side of magic and astrology. The belief in deep dependence on cosmic forces was the foundation for understanding the world . . . and also a source of great controversy.
Tomasz Wiśniewski
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
My Kingdom for a Nut
Soul + Body
Good Food

My Kingdom for a Nut

They resemble the shape of the human brain and have a great effect on memory, concentration, and mood. To make sure they are absorbed better, it is worth soaking them before eating them or—for advanced connoisseurs—pressing the oil out of them.
Dominika Bok
The City of Alchemists
World + People
Dreams and Visions

The City of Alchemists

The maps from the time of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor situate Prague in the symbolic heart of Europe. Surrounded by artists and scholars, the ruler tried to unite the disintegrating world with the help of alchemy.
Maciej Świetlik
Paint the Way You Live
Art + Stories
Experiences

Paint the Way You Live

Vedic Art workshops can help unlock one’s creative potential—and also reveal insights about one’s emotions, needs, and desires.
Aleksandra Woźniak-Marchewka
Squaring the Circle

Squaring the Circle

The circular geometric configurations most commonly associated with Eastern religions can also be used to regenerate and restore life balance.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
Take Leaf!
Soul + Body
Good Food

Take Leaf!

Peels, leaf stalks, leaves—these unwanted parts of fruit and vegetables, once condemned to the rubbish bin, now often become the most desired morsels. The leftovers are the new black! 
Michał Korkosz
A Consciously Planned Coincidence
Art + Stories
Opinions

A Consciously Planned Coincidence

The Polish photographer discusses the importance of memory and childhood in the visual arts.
Aleksander Hudzik
Dreams Strewn with Spices
Soul + Body
Good Food

Dreams Strewn with Spices

The author always knew what his dream dish should taste like.
Michał Korkosz
How to Love Unhappily
Humor + Variety
Variety

How to Love Unhappily

There is nothing more uninteresting than a fairytale romance. In fact, classic literature is full of examples of how to indulge passion miserably.
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
The Power of Moxa
Soul + Body
Good Food

The Power of Moxa

In parts of East Asia, dried mugwort leaves are burned by folk doctors to prevent the sorts of illnesses that can arise in the winter months.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
A Note of Nature
World + People
Nature

A Note of Nature

Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change.
Wioleta Żochowska