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…
The first constitution in the world was adopted by the Americans when they founded their country. The second—by the Poles. For centuries, Poland was the only country where the nobility elected and could dismiss the king. They established laws that were binding on themselves and all citizens. However, as the world began to change, Poland…
Patek Philippe watches are synonymous with luxury and prestige, and the company he founded continues to uphold his legacy by blending tradition with modernity. Antoni Patek is not just the founder of one of the world’s most prestigious watchmaking brands, Patek Philippe, but a figure whose life story is a testament to resilience and success…
The story of the ‘Nazi Gold Train’ is one which excites the imagination. Many believe that a train full of looted artefacts and gold from occupied Poland lies hidden in a secret tunnel somewhere in the southern mountains of the country. Whether there is any truth behind these rumours or not, people are actively searching…
