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Welcome to “Przekrój”!

In case you’re wondering where you are, and especially since you probably can’t pronounce the name of this website, here’s a little help—“Przekrój” (pronounced “p-SHEH-crooy”) is the oldest society and culture magazine in Poland, now available in English.

“Przekrój” Magazine brings English-speaking readers some of the best journalism from across Central and Eastern Europe, in the fields of wellbeing, art, literature, science, ecology, philosophy, psychology, and more. Take a break from the speed and intensity of the daily news and join us!

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The Reindeer Were Here First

The Reindeer Were Here First

Magazine / society
The Sámi live in harmony with nature. Their effective methods may prove invaluable in our struggles with a rapidly changing climate. Ula Idzikowska

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Who Meows at Whom?

Who Meows at Whom?

Magazine / society
From devil’s spawn to a feline personality—the change that has occurred in our perception of these creatures has more to do with us than it does with them. Renata Lis
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The Trick

The Trick

Magazine / culture
A horror story about an eye that drew the author into a trap. Matthew Coachinger

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The Sorrows of Young Cornflower

The Sorrows of Young Cornflower
An Alternative Floral History

Magazine / society
We present you with an alternative history of the world, in which one of the great literary talents was, in fact, an intensely blue flower. Adam Węgłowski

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A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind
The Life of Rabindranath Tagore

Magazine / culture
The great Bengali polymath was an intellectual giant; a poet, thinker, social reformer, and much more, who reshaped the culture of his homeland. Paulina Wilk
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An Open Home, A Wandering Home

An Open Home, A Wandering Home
Living in Poverty

Magazine / society
A home is not simply a place of residence; it is part of one’s identity. What does the concept of home mean for those living in poverty? Paulina Wilk
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Cartoons

Cartoons

Marek Raczkowski's drawings
Discover what Polish humour is about. Check out Marek Raczkowski's cartoons translated by Marek Kazmierski.

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Obrazek
Artwork / Illustrations
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20th September 1519

20th September 1519
Anniversary of the Month

Reading / science
On this day in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Maluku Islands under the banner of Spain. Yet his attempt to circumnavigate the globe was seemingly doomed from the start... Adam Węgłowski

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September in History

September in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist

Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of September. Adam Węgłowski
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The Reverie of Rambo

The Reverie of Rambo
On Surprise and Beauty

Magazine / culture
According to Heraclitus, gods live everywhere – even in those things we find repugnant. We might find some surprising insight in the worldview of John Rambo, too. Tomasz Stawiszyński
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What Ended the Black Death, History's Worst Pandemic
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What Ended the Black Death, History's Worst Pandemic

Reading / science
The bubonic plague ravaged the world for centuries, killing up to 200 million people. Paul Ratner

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In Death There Is Also Life

In Death There Is Also Life
An Interview with Vinciane Despret

Reading / society
Philosopher and anthropologist of science Vinciane Despret talks about the phenomenon of death midwives, and how we can cultivate a different approach to grief. Paulina Małochleb 
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Unspecified Bodies in Movement

Unspecified Bodies in Movement
The Life of Carlo Mollino

Reading / society
The Italian architect Carlo Mollino lived a long life where he pursued many passions. He designed a number of extraordinary buildings in his native Turin, as well as finding time to create a collection of Polaroid nudes and bring to life a record-breaking sports car. Zygmunt Borawski

Opinion
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Mikołaj
Łoziński
Mikołaj Łoziński

Learning to Swim

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The Ideal Walk

Marcin
Polak
Marcin Polak
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Matthew
Coachinger
Matthew Coachinger

Higher

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Getting Bogged Down
Mind the climate

Getting Bogged Down
Protecting Estonia’s Natural Treasure

Magazine / society
The boglands of Estonia store water, cultivate biodiversity, and help regulate the climate. To ensure a sustainable future, they must be protected. Paulina Wilk
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A Note of Nature
Mind the climate

A Note of Nature
Natural Inspirations in Music

Magazine / culture
Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change. Wioleta Żochowska
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What Comes After Growth?
Mind the climate

What Comes After Growth?
An Interview about Food Sovereignty and Cooperativism

Magazine / society
Wojciech Mejor – a leading figure in the Polish post-growth movement – talks about food sovereignty, food cooperativism and alternatives to capitalism. Katarzyna  Michalczak
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Julia
Fiedorczuk
Julia Fiedorczuk

Against Apocalypse

Reading / society
What does the word ‘apocalypse’ mean? And how can we understand it in the context of an Earth hurtling towards climate catastrophe?

Audio

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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫

What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫

Media / Audio
American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫

Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫

Media / Audio
We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫

The Oak Chronicles ♫

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An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫

Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫

Media / Audio
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.

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On Point
healthy living

On Point
An Acupuncture Primer

Magazine / society
According to traditional Chinese medicine, puncturing the body with needles can restore physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. Agnieszka Rostkowska
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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
healthy living

Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
A Most Delicate Massage

Magazine / society
The Butterfly Touch method developed by Eva Reich shows how less means more and how power lies in gentleness. Agnieszka Rostkowska
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The Wheels of Energy
healthy living

The Wheels of Energy
Understanding the Chakras

Magazine / culture
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Tantra describe various focal points on the human body, which can be “worked” on to attain physical and psychological benefits. Agnieszka Rostkowska
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Sleep Well
healthy living

Sleep Well
Twelve Tips for a Good Night’s Rest

Magazine / society
Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it. Paulina Wilk