Czechoslovakia covered up Chornobyl. The Atom Lady made sure it never could again.
When radioactive fallout spread across Czechoslovakia in ’86, it was dismissed as propaganda. Today, Czechia leads Europe in radiation monitoring.
How a Czech mole infiltrated the CIA and walked across the Bridge of Spies
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Forty years ago this week, Czechoslovak agent Karel Köcher was exchanged for Soviet dissident Anatoliy Sharansky on Berlin’s Glienicke Bridge.
‘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.
How Alphonse Mucha’s art inspired Disney’s Frozen—and still shapes culture today
A rare tour with the Czech artist’s great-grandson reveals how Mucha’s work continues to shape film, design, and pop culture worldwide.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague celebrates Velvet Revolution, remembering stark lessons of the past
Over 100,000 people gathered in central Prague for the 36th anniversary of student-led events that led to the start of an independent Czechia.
‘We left everything behind for freedom’: Escaping communist Czechoslovakia for sunny LA
A first-person account of a Czech family's daring escape from the concrete blocks of Plzeň to a new life in Southern California.
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.
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.
Prague opens first steamship museum aboard historic 1938 vessel
The Vyšehrad paddle steamer has opened in Prague, becoming a permanent cultural attraction marking 160 years of Vltava navigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prague remembers: War poster exhibit and film fest lead 80th WWII anniversary events
The Czech capital marks 80 years since the end of World War II with film screenings, concerts, and a striking wartime posters exhibit (free) at the Castle.
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.
What happened in the Czech city of Pilsen 80 years ago today?
In the aftermath of World War II, the Western Bohemian city was freed not by Soviet, but American forces. The US legacy is marked by an annual festival.
