Just before the outbreak of war, on August 5, 1939, the treasure was packed into two trunks and placed in the vault of the Bank of National Economy in Warsaw, at the corner of Aleje Jerozolimskie and Nowy Świat. Today, we still do not know under what circumstances it disappeared. To this day, no one…
An interview with Roman Biliński, Formula 3 racing driver, by Jarosław Ziobrowski First of all – congratulations! What emotions did you feel after reaching the podium in your Formula 3 debut in Melbourne?Thank you for the congratulations and support! Standing on the podium in my debut race in Formula 3 was an incredible feeling, especially…
Maksymilian Faktorowicz was born on February 18, 1872, in Zduńska Wola near Łódź, into a Polish-Jewish family. He was a cosmetics producer and inventor, the founder of the Max Factor cosmetics brand. He was the one who created the very products that, when combined, became what we now know as women’s make-up. Among his ideas…
The Cartier Tonneau is a true design icon—its history, rebellious spirit, and extraordinary elegance make it one of the most fascinating Cartier models to this day. Who knows, maybe with the growing popularity of elegant watches, its time for a grand comeback has finally arrived? It’s hard to believe this is only my third article,…
Inventor and designer, pioneer of radio telecommunications, was born on January 30, 1909, in Warsaw. He patented the first „walkie-talkie” radio communication devices and is considered the creator of the technology that gave rise to mobile telephony. He is the author of 30 patents. He came from an intellectual family with patriotic traditions. His father…
According to forecasts by the Central Statistical Office, within the next five years, the number of people over the age of 65 will reach 23.3% of the population, and by 2050, these individuals will make up one-third of society. This means that seniors are becoming an increasingly important segment of the tourism market. Interestingly, their…
For years, Jan Adamski has been writing on his blog about the secrets of men’s elegance. He tells Michał Zieliński why he chooses classic style and what it means today, why you’ll never see him in jeans, and why dressing up—and wearing a blazer—still matters for men. We met at an event for men’s fashion…
Just a decade ago, owning a yacht was synonymous with exotic luxury, reserved for the very few. Today, more and more Polish gentlemen are discovering the charm of life on the water, treating a yacht not just as a symbol of prestige, but as a conscious lifestyle choice. With expanding marina infrastructure—including in Poland—owning a…
Mobility—plainly put, wandering—is at the very core of our profession. It defines its essence, and anyone who doesn’t feel a thrill at the thought of setting out cannot be a good diplomat. The readiness to leave is a constant promise of adventure and thus a promise of surprise—though that surprise isn’t always guaranteed to be…
Swedish museums still house artworks looted during the Deluge.Is there any hope of getting them back? Three years ago, the 16th-century painting Lamentation of Christ returned to the National Museum in Wrocław. It had been created in the workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a German painter associated with the Reformation.The painting was a memento…
It is estimated that up to 10 million Poles took part in the meetings with John Paul II—more than one-fourth of the entire population of Poland. This was of great significance because Poles counted themselves and saw that they shared values and views—different fromthose officially promoted by the communist authorities. Everything began on the evening…
As we approach the first months of the new year,I’ve been reflecting: let’s take care of ourselves.Let’s not settle for just anything, and let’s stop putting junk food into our bodies. We focus on the material world around us, shaping our external environment because it’s visible and something we can show off. But when it…
