Their centuries-old trunks and green crowns are not only witnesses of history, but also its characters, both protecting and creating stories. Michał Książek

A representative of the bristlecone pine tree species in the US state of Nevada answers some quick questions about the secret to its longevity. Łukasz Kaniewski

Non-traditional teaching approaches that integrate serendipity and social emotional learning can greatly aid the development of children in the classroom. Maria Hawranek

On this day in 1857, a young Indian soldier in an infantry regiment of the British East India Company decided to take a stand against his British masters. His actions kickstarted a major rebellion. Adam Węgłowski

Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of March. Adam Węgłowski

A daily dose of yoga, sun, or laughter—or even all three together—can do wonders for body and mind. Przekrój 

Thousands of years ago, in the northwestern regions of South Asia, a Bronze Age society flourished—without wars, famine, or slavery. Łukasz Kaniewski

After the removal of wolves from its ecosystem, a thousands-of-years-old aspen colony in Utah has started to slowly die. Łukasz Kaniewski

A (fictional) interview with a man who has remained forever young, thanks to his penchant for drinking a certain red fluid. Tomasz Wiśniewski

A poem in the style of the ancient eponymous epic, describing the mythical Mesopotamian hero’s pursuit of immortality. Grzegorz Uzdański

Our quarterly communication of news from Earth and outer space, including the birth of the moon, a forgery of Galileo, and the truth behind UFOs. Łukasz Kaniewski

Receiving a warm embrace stimulates the release of oxytocin and decreases cortisol levels, leading to less stress and anxiety. Berenika Steinberg

From cosmogonic myths to medieval cooking books, butter, cheese, and milk have played an important role in the everyday lives of humans across the globe. Łukasz Modelski

In his latest book “The Last White Man,” novelist Mohsin Hamid crafts a meditation on how external transformation can lead to an internal metamorphosis. Paulina Wilk

Scholar of religion Mircea Eliade observed that myths help similar customs and behaviors to develop in both religious and secularized societies. Tomasz Wiśniewski

The capital of North Macedonia was reconstructed as an ancient city in the 21st century—an expensive project that was backwards looking and ignored its inhabitants’ needs. Stach Szabłowski

Far from being a cuddly white teddy, the polar bear is the largest land predator on Earth. It is essential that they are protected from the changing climate—and humans. Mikołaj Golachowski