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Exploring Krasiczyn Castle
In this episode of Kult America I visit Krasiczyn Castle which is a Renaissance structure in Krasiczyn, Poland, located on a lowland on the right bank of the San, along the route Przemysl-Sanok (about 10 kilometres southwest of the city...
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What Americans Know About POLAND?
Growing up in the US I had an impression that Polish people were everywhere and that Polish culture is well known among my fellow Americans. On this episode of Kult America I've decided to check what people of the US really know about...
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POLISH - World's Most Difficult Language | ft. Arlena Witt & Mowiac Inaczej
This is a video that I've been wishing to make for a long time, the personal story of my confrontation with Polish grammar. Polish is one of the hardest languages in the world and In my opinion its not a question of the difficult sounds...
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Second Northern War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Second Northern War
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Ivan the Terrible - the first Russian tsar I IT'S HISTORY
Ivan IV Vasilyevich commonly known as Ivan the Terrible was the first tsar of Russia. Did he deserve his title?
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Death, Heritage, and Poland
Last September I received a phone call informing that my estranged father had passed away. At his funeral in Chicago a family member presented me an old photo album, but she was unsure of who it once belonged to, though they suspected...
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Anti-Semitic Fabrications - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Anti-Semitic Fabrications
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Abandoned WW1 Fortresses
In today's episode of Kult America Ryan Socash visits the infamous Przemysl Fortress (Twierdza Przemysl). Przemysl fortress (Polish: Twierdza Przemysl) was a series of fortifications constructed at Przemysl by the Austro-Hungarian Empire...
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Adam Mickiewicz Died in Istanbul
Most Poles don't realize it but one of their biggest heroes died here in Istanbul. On today's episode of Kult America I'm in Istanbul, Turkey to visit the places of Adam Mickiewicz.
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Plane Crash Site - LOT Flight 5055
LOT Flight 5055 was an Ilyushin Il-62M of LOT Polish Airlines that crashed in the late morning hours of Saturday, May 9, 1987. The event happened in the Kabaty Woods nature reserve on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland. The flight prepared...
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The Homes of Legendary Artists
On today's episode of Kult America we visit the homes of famous writers and artists to see if their standard of living was as large as public image. We visited the homes of Krzysztof Kamil Baczynski, Maria Dabrowska, Boleslaw Prus, Jerzy...
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Warsaw's Abandoned Past
When I wonder around Warsaw and Poland in general, I am amazed at how many abandoned buildings I find. I'm not much of an urban explorer but I'm curious about the small details left behind by the previous inhabitants. Some have told me...
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Dano-Swedish War of 1658 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Dano-Swedish War of 1658
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Does Poland Hate Democracy?
Growing up I was always told that my country (USA) is the most democratic place in the world, that all countries look up to us for our democracy. After living in Poland for several years I was pleasantly surprised to find that Poles are...
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Polish H.R. Giger - Zdzislaw Beksinski
In Today's episode of Kult America we explore the home city of Zdzislaw Beksinski. In many people's opinion this Polish painter, photographer and sculptor, was one of the most important artist in recent history. Sadly, Beksinski was...
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Was Warsaw Uprising Necessary?
The Warsaw Uprising is undoubtedly one of the most important episodes in the history of the Polish capital, leaving the city bereft of its buildings and citizens. As a foreigner living in Warsaw, I've always wanted to understand the...
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Zakopane - Wonderful Tourist Trap
Zakopane is one of my favourite places to visit in Poland, the town is terribly over crowded but some how manages to maintain its magical appeal. Perhaps its the local food, perhaps its the amazing tatry mountains, or maybe its the fact...
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Why Foreigners Love Krakow!
On todays episode of Kult America I offer a little ramble on why I love Krakow probably more than any other city in Poland. I'll never forget when I saw the place for the first time 16 years ago, it was old, mysterious, and seemed to be...
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Smuggler's Town in Ukraine?
In this episode of Kult America we visit the border town of Shehyni Ukraine to see what the town has to offer and if it lives up to its reputation as a smugglers paradise.
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Silesian Uprisings - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Silesian Uprisings
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Abandoned WARSAW Nuclear Bunker
On today's episode of Kult America I will take you to an abandoned nuclear bunker. Built as a shelter during the Cold War, this place was destroyed by time and people, but it still has this unbelievable, dark atmosphere that gives you...
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Warsaw - Then and Now
In today's episode of Kult America, we explore Warsaw to compare old archive photos with the sights of today. I was surprised to find that in many instances, things basically look the same. I'd like to consider this another example of...
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Nowa Huta at Night
Nowa Huta has the reputation of a brutal and dangerous place filled with hooligans and criminals. Though in reality there are indeed a few undesirable 'elements' most people living there are hard working, educated, and friendly. I...
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Ebonics Lesson for White People
On today's episode of Kult America Marek and I are going to learn Ebonics. Let's see if a European and a white American can manage to speak this charming slang!