Tag: history

1313 Was a Strange Year…
World + People
Science

1313 Was a Strange Year…

The global 14th-century map would be unrecognizable to the eyes of today. Empires and states were thriving in Africa and Asia, while the so-called “Old Continent” was of much lesser significance.
Adam Węgłowski
Jesus, Mary, and Brzeski
Art + Stories
Art

Jesus, Mary, and Brzeski

The creator of “Przekrój”’s first ever cover was Janusz Maria Brzeski. He pioneered the collage technique in Poland, as well as the aesthetic of the magazine.
Ewa Pawlik
The Empire of Tranquility and Toilets
World + People
Science

The Empire of Tranquility and Toilets

Thousands of years ago, in the northwestern regions of South Asia, a Bronze Age society flourished—without wars, famine, or slavery.
Łukasz Kaniewski