Society

Poland may be a Catholic country, but it has its fair share of nudists. You might find them at the infamous beach at Chałupy, or even further afield in Bulgaria, whose Black Sea resorts have long attracted regional naturists. Stasia Budzisz

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

VEToga is a yoga programme developed specifically for war veterans. It was designed by Justin Blazejewski, who began to experience PTSD after 10 years of military service. Jowita Kiwnik Pargana

Bruce Lee’s philosophy was borne primarily of Western sources, especially the American counterculture. Tomasz Stawiszyński

On the 46th anniversary of his death, we consider the brief but remarkable life of Bruce Lee. Piotr Żelazny

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

Eva Illouz talks about the privatization of emotion, the mistakes of the contemporary Left, and the age of immunity to truth. Tomasz Stawiszyński

For people with hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia, the number 666 is more than just a superstition; it’s a shockingly omnipresent Satanic symbol... Adam Węgłowski

Basil, with its aromatic scent and sweet taste, often finds its way onto our dinner plates. But this most regal of plants is also connected with good health, love and... death. Renata Lis

We present you with an alternative history of the world, in which the Children’s Crusade was a success. Adam Węgłowski

Today, Greta Thunberg is an icon of the battle against global warming. The unassuming 16-year-old has brought impetus to a worldwide youth movement, but what comes next? Paulina Wilk

Children are as inspired as ever these days, especially when it comes to environmental matters. We take a look at five remarkable green initiatives and inventions created by the youngest generation. Joanna Nikodemska

Swedes are well-known across the world for their relaxed attitude to nakedness. Yet, in recent years, the Scandinavian country’s relationship with nudity has become more complex. Katarzyna Tubylewicz

In the midst of dry thunderstorms and climate change, Tasmania – an island known for having the cleanest air on Earth – is ablaze. Emilia Dłużewska

Sand is a basic ingredient of modern life, most notably as a component of concrete buildings. Our consumption of sand is growing by 10% a year, bringing with it dire ecological consequences. Paulina Wilk

Gilles Clément talks about becoming a landscape designer, respecting and working with nature, and why the entire planet is one big garden. Zygmunt Borawski

Walter Gropius is best known as the founder of the Bauhaus and a leading proponent of the International Style. Yet if we look back to 1906, we find an altogether different type of architecture in his repertoire. Zygmunt Borawski

Our gastronomy expert recalls the lost art of cooking techniques, and gives a recipe for homemade yoghurt. dr Ryan Bromley