Witchers and Medieval Castles: Zamek Ogrodzieniec
In The Hussar's Duty, in Chapter 13, "Podolia," Jacek and Oliwia begin their journey to the Commonwealth's southeastern border. In a deleted [...]
The Art of Warfare … Tatar style
As I’ve researched 17th century Poland for my Winged Warrior Series, I have been struck by many discoveries in this [...]
The Tabor: 17th-Century Polish Warfare Machine
War wagon, war fortress, rolling fortress, rolling stock, stock, wagon fort, or tabor? Have you ever heard these terms? I hadn't [...]
The Last Stand: The Battle of Cecora 1620
"I will fight till the end, and even after my death my dead body will stop foes from getting to [...]
Griffin Brady in Shoutout Colorado
Hi Readers! I was recently featured in a profile from Shoutout Colorado, a magazine that celebrates local artists and small [...]
Beetroot Soup or Herring? Dissecting The Wigilia Menu
'Tis that time of year once more, and I can't help but ponder what Christmas might have looked like at [...]
John Smith: Pirate, Slave, Explorer and a Surprising Crimean Tatar Connection
Who knew Captain John Smith, he of Jamestown and Pocahontas fame, fought as a mercenary for the Holy Roman Empire in [...]
The Battle of Vienna: The Most Famous Hussar Victory of All
I've recently been working on Book 3 in The Winged Warrior Series. The story starts in 1620 and will incorporate [...]
Midsummer Rituals from Polish History
Like in many Slavic countries, the tradition of celebrating the summer solstice in Poland predates the arrival of Christianity and [...]
Rites of Spring and Other Fun Polish Traditions
Do you celebrate Easter traditions? Will children in your household be eagerly hunting for as many Easter eggs as they can find? Perhaps [...]
