Piotr Żelazny
was born in 1982. From 1983, he wanted to become a sports journalist, which is why he allowed himself the luxury of studying philosophy. Not content with simply founding the independent football magazine “Kopalnia – szuka futbolu”, he also writes for, edits and publishes his creation.
Czytaj
All the Queen’s Agents
All the Queen’s Agents
Britain’s Global Influence
Magazine / society
British soft power – as expressed through the likes of James Bond and the Queen – has led to the United Kingdom’s language and culture conquering the world.
Czytaj
The Goddess of Yoga
sports
The Goddess of Yoga
The Life of Indra Devi
Magazine / society
The life of Eugenie Peterson led her from Riga to Bombay and eventually Los Angeles, where – as Indra Devi – she became Hollywood’s first yogi.
Czytaj
The Eccentricities of Lady Lovelace
The Eccentricities of Lady Lovelace
The Life of Ada Lovelace
Magazine / science
Born in the early 19th century, Ada Lovelace defied the gender norms of her time by making significant contributions to the field of computing – and becoming the first computer programmer.
Czytaj
A Rubbish Island
Mind the climate
A Rubbish Island
The Problem of Microplastics
Magazine / society
Microplastics are almost imperceptible to the human eye. Yet their impact on the environment is shocking – as evidenced by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Czytaj
Bushidō, or the Idealized Way
Bushidō, or the Idealized Way
The Myth of the Japanese Samurai
Magazine / culture
The book “Bushido: The Soul of Japan” was a bestseller in the West. But what did its author – a Japanese economist, diplomat and politician – really know about the way of the samurai?
Czytaj
The Ups and Downs of the Dolphin
sports
The Ups and Downs of the Dolphin
The Story of Michael Phelps
Magazine / society
Swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals of any athlete. He has also struggled with his mental health and experienced depression.
Czytaj
Hey Jules, Don’t Be Afraid
Hey Jules, Don’t Be Afraid
The Story Behind “Hey Jude”
Magazine / culture
“Hey Jude” is one of The Beatles’ most well-known and popular songs. But who was the song originally written for?
Czytaj
Black Heart Sutra
Black Heart Sutra
The Philosophy of Wu-Tang Clan
Magazine / culture
What do Bruce Lee, chess, and the Black Lives Matter movement have in common? The answer is, of course, the cult hip hop group, Wu-Tang Clan.
Czytaj
Flora for the Winner
sports
Flora for the Winner
A Brief History of Victory Wreaths
Magazine / society
Olive and laurel wreaths are synonymous with sporting victory, but what exactly is the origin of this rather ancient tradition?
Czytaj
High on Our Own Supply
sports
High on Our Own Supply
The Body’s Natural Morphine
Magazine / society
Endorphins – or, to give them their full name, endogenous morphines – can give the human body a natural high during exercise. But how exactly do we access this secret stash of opioids?
Czytaj
How Bruce Lee Reached Ten Million and Inner Harmony
How Bruce Lee Reached Ten Million and Inner Harmony
The 46th Anniversary of Bruce Lee’s Death
Magazine / society
On the 46th anniversary of his death, we consider the brief but remarkable life of Bruce Lee.
Czytaj
The Sport of Kings Is Back in Fashion
sports
The Sport of Kings Is Back in Fashion
A Brief History of Hawaiian Surfing
Magazine / society
Surfing was once a sacred sport of native Hawaiians – royals and commoners alike. Christian missionaries soon banished it following the colonization of Hawaii, but now surfing is enjoying a second renaissance.
Zobacz
When Women Had the Field. The Story of Women’s Football ♫
Media / Audio
Women’s football thrived at British filling factories during World War I, attracting incredible crowds. Yet a few years after the war, women were banned from playing the sport. Original publication by Piotr Żelazny.
Czytaj
Sprinting Towards Infinity
sports
Sprinting Towards Infinity
Can We Predict the Limits of Human Speed?
Magazine / society
Usain Bolt is currently the fastest man on Earth, but can his 100m record be beaten? We explore the limits of human sprinting potential.
Czytaj
When Women Had the Field
sports
When Women Had the Field
The Story of Women’s Football
Magazine / society
Women’s football thrived at British filling factories during World War I, attracting incredible crowds. Yet a few years after the war, women were banned from playing the sport.