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The Polish Sarmatian Myth and the Death of a Nation
For over two centuries, Poland was not just a country but a unique political experiment: the Rzeczpospolita, a noble republic where power rested with the szlachta. But by the late 18th century, this system had collapsed under its own weight. This episode explores the cultural phenomenon of Sarmatism, a bizarre fusion of Orientalist fantasy and aristocratic arrogance that convinced Polish nobles they were descendants of ancient Scythian warriors. We trace how this identity shaped everything from fashion to foreign policy, turning military weakness into aesthetic pride. Through the eyes of…
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