Polish And Proud Blog
A History And Brief Guide To Krakow Poland
An brief introduction to Krakow Poland. The Old Town, Wawel Castle, the University And More.
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How To Say Cheers and Toast in Polish
When in Poland or when with Poles you will likely witness an occasion to say cheers in Polish. Be it a large official gathering or a relaxed company of friends, learning the basics of toasting in Polish will bring you a nice social score. Keep on reading to understand how to toast in Polish!
Polish Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus from Torun Poland
Nicolaus Copernicus, a Polish astronomer from Torun, Poland, was one of the world's greatest intellectuals who proved that the Sun is the center of our universe.
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The Polish Hussars
There once was a cavalry of knights so fierce, it could defeat the opponent even when outnumbered – Polish Winged Hussars! Keep reading to learn all about husaria origins and their legacy.
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The Black Madonna of Czestochowa
The Polish town of Częstochowa takes care of one of the most precious relics of both the country, and the christian religion – an icon of the Virgin Mary, known as the Black Madonna or Our Lady of Czestochowa, housed in the Jasna Góra Monastery.
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The Story of Smok Wawelski - The Dragon of the Krakow Wawel Hill
The story of the Wawel dragon legend. Smok Wawelsk, the legendary fire breathing dragon of Krakow who lived in the dragons den near the Vistula river.
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Dyngus Day or Smigus Dyngus Day
It's the day after Easter! Are you ready to get doused with water and hit with pussy willows? It's Dyngus Day or Wet Monday, a Polish tradition dating back hundreds of years.
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