A visit to the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk prompts reflection on how Poland remembers the war—through bold architecture, selective storytelling, and shifting political influence. This post contrasts the museum’s narrative with more nuanced presentations at places like POLIN in Warsaw.

A personal reflection on Poland’s complicated history.

A striking museum on the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, POLIN honors 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland with depth, beauty, and meaning.

A personal journey to Częstochowa, Poland — walking the streets my father once walked before World War II, witnessing the enduring devotion at Jasna Góra, and reflecting on memory and change through photographs.

How a nation rebuilt not just a palace, but a symbol of its identity— restoring what war once destroyed.

The oldest formal aerobatic team in the United States.

One of England's largest and grandest houses.

A good place to see the Northern Lights.

The world’s largest Shakespeare collection.

A beautiful baroque city near Zurich.