Background article Reconstructing for the Future Why do we need scientific 3D reconstructions? If we consider the example of sacred Jewish buildings in East Central Europe, the value of doing so quickly becomes apparent. Buildings that are at risk of collapse or destruction, partially or completely lost can be digitally recreated and become accessible and tangible again.
Background article The Changing Landscape of Place Names The Republic of Poland has a turbulent history – as do its many place names. Hardly any town or village has only one, which makes the matter very complicated, especially for historical research.
Background article The “Polish Economy” and the “German Pig” The end of the First World War marked a turning point in the power relationship between Poland and Germany. But did traditional images of superiority and inferiority also change? Caricatures provide an interesting lens through which to answer this question.
Background article Warschau, Monrovia und London In the 1930s, as part of a Polish colonial movement, Poland briefly pursued a colonization project in Liberia. The Warsaw government supported the project, while Great Britain looked on with skepticism. Ultimately, Poland’s efforts to become a colonial power proved unsuccessful.
