Saccharin. The most popular chemical for the production of a sweetener. And at the same time - a source of illegal fortunes in pre-war Poland. From a sweetener one could become a millionaire, be in a pack or even die. Thousands of people were willing to take the risk. The regulations left no roo
The XVIII Infantry Division (MP) held the extreme left of the Metaxa Line in April 1941. The division with only five battalions held a line 40 km long with only one company in reserve. The forts of Istibey, Kelkagia, Arpalouki and Paliouriones also belonged to the divisions sector. The division had
As long as women consent to be ruled unjustly, they will be. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 – 1928) In the British Empire of the second half of the 19th century, it was Queen Victoria who has ruled England for decades. Yet women are seen as second-class citizens . Whether they are rich or poor, peasan
When Benedict XVI abdicated in 2013, the world held its breath. But he was not the first pope to give up his leadership of the Church himself. When Benedict XVI renounced Peters throne in February 2013, the world held its breath. How is that? Abdication in the Holy See? Meanwhile, the decision of