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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!

Katarzyna Sroczyńska

Katarzyna Sroczyńska

was Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “Przekrój” Magazine (2019-2020) and Editor of the Healthy Living section (2016-2020).

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Thought Took Wing from the Body

Thought Took Wing from the Body
An Interview with Bartłomiej Dobroczyński

Magazine / society
Psychologist Bartłomiej Dobroczyński talks about the limits of thinking, how we might think less, and why thinking is analogous to sex. Katarzyna Sroczyńska
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Cat Compendium

Cat Compendium
13 Cats That Have Changed History

Magazine / society
The earliest cats first appeared around 30 million years ago, and their domesticated species are as popular as ever today. We present a randomly-chosen selection of cats that have changed history – at least for some people. Katarzyna Sroczyńska
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Sometimes It’s Wise to Be Unwise

Sometimes It’s Wise to Be Unwise
An Interview with Wiesław Łukaszewski

Magazine / society
Social psychologist Wiesław Łukaszewski talks about the follies of egoism, the empathy of animal lovers, and the pleasure in behaving unwisely. Katarzyna Sroczyńska
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How the Sun Discovered Life on the Moon

How the Sun Discovered Life on the Moon
Fake News in the Era of the Printing Press

Magazine / science
More than 180 years ago, a New York newspaper published a series of sensational reports about life on the Moon. They fooled most of their readers, including some scientists. Katarzyna Sroczyńska
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Written in Sunlight

Written in Sunlight
The Curious Life of Hércules Florence

Magazine / science
Hércules Florence invented photography three years before Daguerre, and pioneered the study of birdsong. Surprisingly, his innovative achievements are largely forgotten. Katarzyna Sroczyńska
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Eat and Sweat
healthy living

Eat and Sweat
How to Survive Winter and Stay Healthy

Magazine / society
It’s that time of year when our immune systems can be prone to infections. Fear not! With the help of some fluids, healthy food and plenty of rest, you’ll recover just fine from any coughs and colds. Katarzyna Sroczyńska
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Get Up and Go

Get Up and Go
The Joys of Walking

Magazine / society
Using our feet benefits our physical and mental health, as well as improving our psychological capacities. Why not take a walk after reading this? Katarzyna Sroczyńska