Student protester Jan Palach died 52 years ago today, but his message still resonates
Czech politicians took to social media today and through the weekend to share their thoughts on the events of January 1969.
Culture in quarantine: Prague theatre invites you to check in to the interactive Zoo Motel
Motel guests, who are provided with printable room keys and evacuation maps, do more than just watch.
Czech culture at home: 5 picks for good films, eats, and reads this weekend, Jan. 15–17, 2021
What do skateboarding, meatballs, architecture, and Prince Charles have in common? Your culture guide for this weekend!
Prague uncovered: Palác Lucerna quietly celebrates a century as a cultural hub
Former president Václav Havel’s grandfather had a vision of an Art Nouveau showcase near Wenceslas Square.
Airbrushed history: open-air exhibit highlights 60 years of photo censorship and manipulation
Retouched and banned photos offer insight on Czechoslovak life, culture, and politics – and a chance to check out art amid lockdown in Prague.
'Cobra Kai' star William Zabka has Czech roots
To honor his heritage, the star of the hit Netflix show penned an Oscar-nominated Czech film in the early noughties.
Czech culture at home: 5 picks for good films, eats, and reads this weekend, Jan. 8–10, 2021
Get ready to practice some serious hygge this wintry weekend with our tips for the best streams, podcasts, and more.
Václav Havel human rights prize to celebrate international women's rights activists
A Saudi women's rights activist, a group of Buddhist nuns in Nepal, and a Congolese human rights activist have all been nominated.
100 years after the word was first used in a Czech play, a 'robot' will actually try to write one
Can a robot write a play? A live-streaming event taking place at a Prague theatre later this month aims to find out.
This 14th-century Parisian village is still standing in Prague
Created for the TV series Knightfall, this medieval village at Prague's Barrandov Studios is still being used for other productions
Czech holiday calendar 2021: four state holidays fall on the weekend
Christmas is a particular disappointment, with just one day off out of three and another strikeout on Jan. 1, 2022
Why do Czechs eat carp for Christmas?
A complete history of this fishiest of festive Czech meals from the Middle Ages to today's Christmas fry up with a potato-salad side
8 must-watch Czech Christmas films to stream in 2020
Settle in with a plate of Christmas cookies and a cup of mulled wine for a holiday binge-watch, Czech style!
QUIZ: How well do you know Czech Christmas traditions?
Have you experienced Christmastime in the Czech Republic? See if you know your Czech Christmas trivia with our not-so-challenging quiz
Ice swimming: A chilly Czech holiday tradition gains pandemic popularity
Before watching Czech "otužilci" swim the Vltava on Dec. 26, learn more about this not-for-the-faint-of-heart pastime.
Ultimate holiday playlist: the top 10 greatest Czech Christmas songs of all time
We asked Janek Rubeš, Ondřej Pivec, and a few other familiar Czech names to pick their all-time favorite festive tunes.
Prague opens free ice skating rink at Letná Park
For the fifth straight year, a rink operated by the city has opened in Prague 7; this year, additional COVID-19 restrictions are in place
