Genealogy / Why are some Polish people dark complected, and others very light [511]

When the Tatars raped and pilaged their way through Poland, children were conceived. These children were raised as Polish. Many Poles have a bit of Asian blood in them.

Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]

There has always been intermarriage. Anyone who thinks that he is pure Polish or Pure Jewish or pure ANYTHING (worldwide) is just wrong. As for Poland, there are the genes of Jews, Tatar Muslims, Armenians and many more.

This is the Poland that you don't know about:

Muslim:
Jewish:
Armenian:
Italian:
Commonwealth:

Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]

The bagel was invented by the Jewish baker for King Sobieski.

Love / I love my Polish girl! Wanted to share my story. [55]


Everyone is 1000% sure when he/she is in love. People just KNOW that they're in love and that everything's gonna be o.k. Then, some time down the line, 50% of people get divorced. Sorry, but 5 months is just not long enough. Furthermore, even if she does love you for you and not a better life in England, in-laws sure can ruin and even break up a marriage.

Don't rush into anything.

Food / Schmaltz.. is it still used in Poland [21]

Just so you all know: Lard (pork fat) has HALF the saturated fat of butter. Don't know about chicken fat, but I guess you could look it up.

Genealogy / Any information on the Kitzmann family from Poland [11]


A healer? Like a spiritual healer? or do you mean a doctor? What's Josef's father's name?