2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
Thousands watch snowy re-creation of Napoleonic battle outside Brno
Despite the heavy snow, the annual re-creation of the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz (Slavkov) took place yesterday in Brno to much fanfare.
Visit Praga from Prague: Why Warsaw needs to be your next city break
Packed with history, culture, dining and nightlife options, the Polish capital is becoming increasingly attractive for travelers on a budget.
Five who stood up to Nazis, Communists, and Russians honored in Prague
This year's recipients of the Memory of the Nation Awards included a Czech woman imprisoned by the Gestapo and a Ukrainian Orthodox priest.
Railway association unveils further plans for restoration of Prague's Výtoň Bridge
Intended to replace the early 20th-century bridge, the study addresses the current bridge's age-related issues and capacity limitations.
Czech true-crime chronicles #1: Lost suitcase reveals grisly puzzle in 1930s Czechoslovakia
A soldier, a prostitute, and body parts in abandoned suitcases: we look at one of the most infamous and unsolved murder cases in Czech criminal history.
105 years ago a new country emerged in Central Europe
Today ceremonies take place in Prague and beyond to honor the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak Republic. What does all the fanfare mean?
Have a spare CZK 200 million? Twelfth-century historic Czech castle is up for sale
Although valued at CZK 500 million, a castle in the Brno region, one of the biggest in Europe, is being offered for less to facilitate a speedier sale.
Czechia and the Nobel Prize: Winners, controversies, and connections
The Czech Republic boasts six Nobel Laureates as well as some fascinating stories about near wins and big-time connections with celebrated winners.
VIDEO: See 7,000-year-old structure near Prague that's older than Stonehenge and the pyramids
The shock finding shines some light on prehistoric activity in Bohemia, although it is not fully clear what the large roundel (or disc) was used for.
Cheers to history: Czech hop region enters UNESCO World Heritage List
The town of Žatec is the world's first ever hop-growing area to make it onto the well-known list.
Explore Czech history on Castle Night 2023
Several castles nationwide will open up this Saturday, offering tours, exhibitions, and a look into Czechia's past.
Like a tourist: Malá Strana tours highlights Italian architects' influence on Baroque Prague
An English-language tour from Open House Praha turns back the clock to an era of exciting transformations in the Czech capital's history.
Czech historical boat expedition unveils ancient Mediterranean colonization secrets
A replica of an 8,000-year-old boat finished a month-long voyage through the waters of the Aegean Sea.
News in brief for June 27: Petr Pavel – 'I regret ignorance during communist period'
Over 20 percent of employees plan pay-rise request, large military donations from Czechia to Ukraine, and other headlines to keep you up to speed.
Historian highlights shift in Czech mindset on World Refugee Day
Historian Michal Frankl from the Masaryk Institute spoke about refugee waves in Czech history.
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