Why you need to watch 'Gerta Schnirch' to understand Czech culture
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A Czech-German woman's survival through the Brno death march and communist rule questions collective guilt, national identity, and generational trauma.
How the boy who became a ‘Living Torch’ still inspires Czechia today
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On Jan. 16, Prague commemorates Jan Palach as his monument returns to the National Museum while a new book in English honors his impact.
EXPLAINED: Czechia’s flag and the politics behind a proposed Flag Day
PM Babiš proposes March 30 as Czech Flag Day, reviving debate over the blue triangle, a symbol originally tied to Slovakia.
‘It’s a beautiful job’: The thrills of being a tour guide in Prague
A duo of history buffs and long-term Prague expats describe what the job is like behind the scenes as Christmas market season descends upon the city.
Prague open on Oct. 28: What to see and do for Czechoslovak Independence Day
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Historical buildings normally shut off to the public will exclusively open their doors, with other well-known museums offering free entry.
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New study of Czechoslovak statesman's last English words uncover his final days
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Further research offers a glimpse into Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's thoughts in a dictated, transcribed speech, which will soon be publicly viewable.
What a Czech president's final words could mean for bilingual families
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Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's final message, to be revealed Friday, could offer a rare glimpse into the multilingual roots of the nation he built.
By the numbers: Máj Národní, Prague’s iconic building, packed with fun
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A panoramic rooftop bar. A giant glass skeleton. Prague's House of Fun is breaking records and ticking the right boxes for your entertainment needs.
New VR project lets users explore Czechia's historic Terezín from anywhere
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A new 3D VR model of Terezín on the Meta Store lets users explore the fortress town’s history in detail, offering an interactive educational experience.
Site of Holocaust deportations in Prague begins historic transformation
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Prague’s Bubny station, a WWII deportation site for 50,000 Jews, will become a national Holocaust remembrance and education center.
Archaeologists unearth lost Celtic village near Czech motorway
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The discovery in eastern Bohemia revealed thousands of rare artifacts and unprecedented insights into ancient European commerce and Czech history.
Build it like it’s 1389: Free game lets you recreate Prague from the ground up
Do you know Prague well enough to build it from scratch? Test your urban planning skills with a newly released digital puzzle game—Kafka cameo included.
EXPLAINED: Why the Czech expulsion of Germans after WWII still resonates
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Brno could host next year’s Sudeten German congress, renewing reflection on the postwar deportations that have shaped Czech-German relations for decades.
TELL US: Has Czechia's smoking culture made it harder for you to kick the habit?
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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, and we’re looking at smoking trends in Czechia—and how nicotine use has changed over the years.
Czechs rally to repay travel expenses for US WWII veteran’s return to Pilsen
Czech donors raised over USD 20,000 (CZK 550,000) to help 99-year-old U.S. veteran Harry Humason attend the Liberation Festival in Pilsen this week.
EXPLAINED: Why the 1945 Prague Uprising still matters 80 years later
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Prague’s uprising against Nazi forces marked a pivotal moment at the end of WWII. Today, Czechs remember its sacrifice—and the values it represents.
Go Back in Time with experiential journey through 1,200 years of Prague's storied past
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The newest attraction at Máj Národní brings to life key events and legends linked to Czech history.
