Marek Kazmierski

Born in Poland, raised in England, a writer, editor, teacher, performer, and translator specializing in literary translations from Polish to English.

World + People

Nature

A Royal Herb

In ancient Rome, basil was an amulet to ward off the evil eye. In Libya, it was thought to be an antidote for viper and scorpion attacks. From there, it was only a small step before crossing over to the dark side . . .

Renata Lis

it’s only sunday

Art + Stories

Experiences

it’s only sunday

“those are your Sunday rules / that you kill the rooster...” Marcin Orliński presents a piece by a young Polish poet.

Antonina Małgorzata Tosiek

Flying Over a Frozen Lake

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

Flying Over a Frozen Lake

In the interwar period, Poland was the European capital of ice yachting. People still sail across the ice today.

Wojtek Antonów

Six Feet Above the Ground

World + People

Nature

Six Feet Above the Ground

Our ancestors lived in trees millions of years ago. Perhaps that’s why humans seem intent on returning to them.

Łukasz Stępnik

A Springtime Artist

Art + Stories

Art

A Springtime Artist

The art of Egon Schiele throbs with the unhealthy vitality of risqué eroticism, which, according to our author, makes him the perfect springtime artist.

Stach Szabłowski