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Marek Kazmierski

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