We can only identify ancient civilisations by what they leave behind. It sounds obvious to say this in the absence of written records. Archeologists alsoRead More
Tag: Masovia
I’ve written plenty of articles about the effects of the 30 Years’ war on Prague and Czechia in general. I knew bits and pieces of the story so I decided to put all my research into a larger article to put things into context.
Legends about mermaids have persisted throughout the ages and in various cultures. I wonder what it was about fish that made people think that aRead More
I was looking forward to Warsaw. I felt a little smug at the possibility of a weekend away for only 25 EUR, courtesy of a specialRead More
In Warsaw, everything is relaxed. Rebuilt after the War, the city gleams with a shine that comes from being polished to within an inch of its life. The carefullyRead More