Confronting the complex realities of Polish-Jewish identity - opinion
Nuance is in order regarding Poland and its Jews; Jennifer Stark-Blumenthal calls for a reevaluation of Jews’ attitudes ...
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The Kontush Sash: Polish Noblemen’s Best Fashion Statement
Originating from Persia and other places in the East, the kontush sash, an ornate band worn around the waist, was a staple of the Polish nobility’s attire in the 17th and 18th centuries. Once symbols ...
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The Elegant Downfall of the Polish Sarmatians
The decadent and outlandish nobility known as the Polish Sarmatians are often said to have brought down the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through their mistakes and hubris. The novelist Wojciech ...
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Illinois celebrates Casimir Pulaski Day, but many unaware of his legacy
Born March 4, 1747, Pulaski was a member of Polish nobility who fled his homeland amid a failed uprising against Russian authority. He was introduced in France to American diplomat Benjamin ...