Society

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

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

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 

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

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

For those that enjoy a good relationship, the bond between grandparent and grandchild can change the way that they experience the passage of time. Wojciech Bonowicz

Nobel Prize laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit V. Banarjee suggest that in order to address pressing world issues such as poverty, scholars must steer clear of generalization. Paulina Wilk

The Syrian capital—built as a social network of streets and souks—was torn apart by the civil war. Yet slowly, the city is opening up once again. Paulina Wilk

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany addressing its colonial legacy, a sand battery in Finland—2022 was full of shocks and surprises. Przekrój 

Krzysztof Karauda—a trainee Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) trainer—explains how the body uses movement to release tension after stressful experiences. Maria Hawranek

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

The capital of West Bengal is a young city that appears unable to escape the memory of a more prosperous past. Yet slowly but surely, Kolkata is changing. Paulina Wilk

In Western culture, touch is often relegated to the lowest tier—in spite of the important role it plays in all areas of human life and existence. Maciej Topolski

The Hindu spiritual teachers of the subcontinent play an important role in everyday life, acting as exemplary guides. Yet they are not without their controversies. Maciej Wesołowski

When winter arrives with its cool air and seasonal stagnation, so too does the phlegmatic humor, characterized by a peaceful and slow approach to life. Kamila Dzika-Jurek

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

Although predominantly Hindu, the Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four major world religions—and is tolerant of many more. Maciej Wesołowski