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.
Čapek in English: Rare edition signed by Heydrich’s assassins on display in Prague
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English Letters, signed by Operation Anthropoid paratroopers, marks the anniversary of WWII heroics at the Museum of Literature.
Prague reveals new Kafka tram, full lineup of events to mark centenary of author's death
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The tram launch is just one of several cultural attractions and events that the City of Prague is holding to commemorate the famed Bohemian author's works.
Beloved Czech holiday fairy tale reimagined in animated adaptation
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The Proud Princess will return to screens in an animated 3D version; the original 1950s fairy tale is a classic of Czech Christmas cinema.
INTERVIEW: Author Brian K. Goodman on the Czech-American love affair in literature
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'The Nonconformists' author on how some of the most celebrated Czech and American writers influenced each other over 100 years of transatlantic creation.
From Mácha to the Beats: Czech poetry festival brings verse to the city this week
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Opening today and running through Nov. 19, the Czech Day of Poetry – now in its 25th year – offers English-friendly talks, documentaries and readings.
5 English translations of Czech-language books to put on your autumn reading list
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Immerse yourself in a dystopian coming-of-age story, a graphic novel about the Mašín brothers, an essay on American and Czech writers, and much more.
On this day in 1919: Karel Čapek's R.U.R. gets its first public reading
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The play, which was first read over 100 years ago, resonates more than ever with contemporary audiences and will get a new film adaptation.
Moving Center Literary Festival brings the literary world to Prague
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The upcoming three-day Rewriting the City festival features poetry readings, workshops, discussions, films, and Andrei Codrescu as a special guest.
Czech writer Milan Kundera dies in Paris at 94
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The writer died on Tuesday, July 11 at his Paris apartment, according to a statement from the Moravian Library in Brno.
Czech author Bianca Bellová wins EBRD Literature Prize for The Lake
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Bellová and Alex Zucker, who translated the novel into English, accepted the prestigious literary award on Thursday evening in London.
Prague museum exhibits original manuscript of Hašek's famous 'Švejk'
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The handwritten manuscript of Hašek's renowned novel went on display to commemorate 100 years since his death.
The lyrical is political: Translation introduces Czechoslovak poet to international audiences
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Justin Quinn pours kindred sensibilities into translation of fellow poet Jan Zábrana.
Czechia through the eyes of others: Five foreign writers explore Czech lands
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While some of these novels focus on actual landmarks and history, others used Prague as a springboard for their imagination.
Morning news headlines: New Czech Railways ad features same-sex couple
Plus: More and more Czechs falling below poverty level, German Chancellor to visit Prague in one week, and major roadwork to D11 highway begins.
Born on this day in 1962: One of the Czech Republic's greatest living authors
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Jáchym Topol's acclaim has reached beyond Czechia as the voice of a country coming to terms with its newfound freedom.
Prague airport evacuates terminals following fireworks explosion
Initial reports say that around 9 a.m. in Terminal 2, fireworks went off in a British passenger's backpack.
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