Who was František Palacký? Prague National Museum founder gets a new exhibition
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While Neruda and Němcová are names associated with the National Revival, Palacký’ laid the foundations for one of the country’s most vital institutions.
A legendary Prague canteen is back. And so are the cheap lunches
We visited the legendary U Rozvařilů canteen, reopened in Bílá Labuť shopping center and found affordability, hungry crowds, and farm-fresh lunches.
Prague marks anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia
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The city will hold a memorial ceremony on Sunday at the statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk to honor victims of Nazi occupation and resistance fighters.
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.
Prague votes on naming new bridge for a woman—a first since medieval times
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Voting ends Monday on whether to name the bridge for St. Agnes. We asked the founder of Prague's first feminist tour what the choice would mean.
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.
Best museums in Prague and Czechia: Art, history, science, and gallery guide
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Explore Prague’s museums and galleries, where Czech history, art, and science come together in landmark buildings across the city.
‘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.
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.
