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Welcome to “Przekrój”!

In case you’re wondering where you are, and especially since you probably can’t pronounce the name of this website, here’s a little help—“Przekrój” (pronounced “p-SHEH-crooy”) is the oldest society and culture magazine in Poland, now available in English.

“Przekrój” Magazine brings English-speaking readers some of the best journalism from across Central and Eastern Europe, in the fields of wellbeing, art, literature, science, ecology, philosophy, psychology, and more. Take a break from the speed and intensity of the daily news and join us!

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A $400,000 Punt
A $400,000 Punt
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Anthony Curcio – a one-time American football team captain – planned an almost-perfect bank heist for $400,000. In many ways, he was lucky that his plan was foiled.

Wojtek Antonów

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The Ups and Downs of the Dolphin
The Ups and Downs of the Dolphin
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Swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals of any athlete. He has also struggled with his mental health and experienced depression.

Piotr Żelazny

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The Fabulous Bryan Boys
The Fabulous Bryan Boys
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Mike and Bob Bryan don’t exist as single entities. They are the Bryan brothers – the twins who became the best tennis doubles team of all time.

Andrzej Kula

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Survivor’s Guilt in the Mountains
Survivor’s Guilt in the Mountains
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Alpinists are intimately familiar with death and grief. A therapist thinks he can address the unique needs of these élite athletes.

Nick Paumgarten

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Mount Tenzing
Mount Tenzing
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Tenzing Norgay was the first to climb Mount Everest, alongside Edmund Hillary. This was an incredible feat, even for a Sherpa.

Andrzej Kula

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The Little Brother of War
The Little Brother of War
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Lacrosse is North America’s oldest sport, practised by the various Native American peoples long before the Europeans colonized their land – and the game.

Andrzej Kula

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As Athletic as a Yak
As Athletic as a Yak
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According to legend, Amanita muscaria – the fly agaric mushroom – has incredible strengthening properties. Might athletes gain an advantage from consuming fungi?

Andrzej Kula

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Flora for the Winner
Flora for the Winner
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Olive and laurel wreaths are synonymous with sporting victory, but what exactly is the origin of this rather ancient tradition?

Piotr Żelazny

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No Bread, No Circuses
No Bread, No Circuses
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The pandemic has already delayed the 2020 Olympic Games. But sporting tournaments are already facing a larger issue: global warming.

Andrzej Kula

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Enthusiasm Goes by Many Names
Enthusiasm Goes by Many Names
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It seems clear why Olympic athletes are driven to compete in their sporting disciplines. But what about the perennial losers who persevere in the face of inevitable defeat?

Andrzej Kula

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