Two Billion Euros and the Polish Temple of Memory

<p>Embark on a riveting journey with this week's episode as we trace the tumultuous odyssey of a priceless painting worth two billion Euros. From Hotel Lambert in 1830s Paris to the clandestine moves during World Wars, this painting, Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine,' becomes a symbol of Poland's resilience and identity. Through six generations of the Czartoryski Family and multiple hidden relocations, the collection at the Czartoryski Museum emerges as the memory of the Polish Nation.</p> <p>And if you are intrigued about Central Asia, Samosas and Hospitality, check out the episodes on Uzbekistan</p> <p>Beauty of Uzbekistan and the Geometry Box: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box</a><br>Melons of Samarkand: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand</a></p> <p>Vincent Van Gogh and Uzbekistan: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC</a><br>Secrets of Doors: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5</a></p> <p>Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 1: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl</a></p> <p>Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 2: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F</a></p> <p>World's most popular snack: <a href="https://podc