Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The most popular of Polish ghouls is the opposite of the pale vampire-aristocrat established in pop culture. The strzygoń is a lover of sausages and vodka, a hard-working farmer and a virile husband ...

A Body for Harnasie is a new production by choreographer Wayne McGregor and visual artist Ben Cullen Williams, reimagining the ballet score Harnasie by Karol Szymanowski, which is based on a Polish ...

The north of Poland is home to a unique cultural group – the Kashubians. They have their own language, traditions, and... legends. Let’s daringly take a closer look at seven especially fascinating ...

If siren mythology scatters the earth like dandelion seed, settling in different forms each time it lands, it is perhaps because it tells us the three stories we long to hear: enchantment, danger, and ...

One of the UK's longest standing Polish folk dance groups is appealing for new members. And it hopes to attract new dancers while it performs at Góbéfest later this month. Asia Cullinan runs Polonez ...

CHARLEVOIX — A new winery is coming to Charlevoix. Folklor Wine and Cider will invoke the bright colors, themes of nature and feelings of community seen in Polish folk art, while growing grapes, ...

In a fusion of Polish folklore and Korean tradition, the legendary Mermaid of Warsaw wears traditional Korean armor in "Mermaid of Warszawa," a creation by Korean illustrator Wooh Na-young. This ...

Editor’s Note: CNN’s On the Road series brings you a greater insight into the customs and culture of Poland. On TV and online CNN explores the places, the people and the passions unique to this ...