Tag: blood

Crimson Ink
Art + Stories
Opinions

Crimson Ink

Artists understand the primordial essence of being human, as well as the power and symbolism of the red fluid that runs through our veins.
Stach Szabłowski
Bleeding for the Sun
Soul + Body
The Four Elements

Bleeding for the Sun

The Aztecs didn’t only carry out human sacrifices—assisted by priests, they also offered their own blood to the gods.
Tomasz Wiśniewski
Upiory Are People of Flesh and Blood
Art + Stories
Fiction

Upiory Are People of Flesh and Blood

Mediaevalist Łukasz Kozak talks about the myths and realities behind upiory – prototype vampires from Slavic folklore.
Stasia Budzisz
The Fluid of Life
World + People
Science

The Fluid of Life

Blood has long fascinated scientists keen on prolonging life and curing diseases. We explore the sanguine history of bloodletting and blood transfusions.
Łukasz Kaniewski
Wise Words (Summer, 2018)
Humor + Variety
Variety

Wise Words (Summer, 2018)

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