Killed on October 7th, 1620, during the Battle of Cecora at the age of 72, Stanisław Żółkiewski was one of Poland’s greatest ever military leaders, who helped forge Poland into a superpower, the largest military and economic power in Europe. TFN’s Stuart Dowell looks back at the man who gave his whole life to serving Poland and whose name is synonymous with bravery and wisdom and the ability to make the final sacrifice in fighting for the homeland.
Regarded as one of the most powerful women of her time, Hurram Sultan defied convention.
A harem doctor, a traveller and trader in prisoners of war, Regina Pilszytynowa’s life was as enigmatic as it was exciting. But it was laced with tragedy too.
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