The German invasion of Bohemia and Moravia took place 82 years ago today
The concessions made in the 1938 Munich Agreement led only to a brief reprieve of Hitler’s expansion demands.
Police end new inquiry in Jan Masayrk's death without reaching a conclusion
The then-foreign minister fell from a window in 1948 under unexplained circumstances shortly after the communist coup.
Fifth-century graves in East Bohemia shed light on dark era of European history
One of the six graves near Hradec Králové still contained precious items including a silver-and-gold jewels.
Czech figures come to life in AI generated gifs and as language teaching app
You can now add playful images of Kafka, Charles IV, Rudolf II, or Božena Němcová to your messages.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 2, 2021
EU announces proposal for "Digital Green Pass," Czech kindergartens switch to distance learning, Prymula back in action, and more.
Holocaust Remembrance Day marked with online concert at Prague’s Spanish Synagogue
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Jan. 27 will be the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Aushwitiz; it has been an international memorial day since 2005.
In Prague and beyond, animal habitats and historical sites are being disrupted with winter fun
National parks, protected, landscaped, and memorial sites have visitor rules; learn where you can and can't sled, skate, or hike this winter.
CNN includes Czech town of Terezín as one of Europe’s marvels of Renaissance engineering
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The 18th-century fortress has a dark history as a political prison and a concentration camp.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 20, 2021
Merkel-Babiš talks outline plan for commuters, top Czech politician resigns, and a Prague icon gains monumental recognition.
Student protester Jan Palach died 52 years ago today, but his message still resonates
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Czech politicians took to social media today and through the weekend to share their thoughts on the events of January 1969.
Czech culture at home: 5 picks for good films, eats, and reads this weekend, Jan. 15–17, 2021
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What do skateboarding, meatballs, architecture, and Prince Charles have in common? Your culture guide for this weekend!
Airbrushed history: open-air exhibit highlights 60 years of photo censorship and manipulation
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Retouched and banned photos offer insight on Czechoslovak life, culture, and politics – and a chance to check out art amid lockdown in Prague.
Czech holiday calendar 2021: four state holidays fall on the weekend
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Christmas is a particular disappointment, with just one day off out of three and another strikeout on Jan. 1, 2022
Why do Czechs eat carp for Christmas?
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A complete history of this fishiest of festive Czech meals from the Middle Ages to today's Christmas fry up with a potato-salad side.
Ice swimming: A chilly Czech holiday tradition gains pandemic popularity
Before watching Czech "otužilci" swim the Vltava on Dec. 26, learn more about this not-for-the-faint-of-heart pastime.
On the anniversary of his death, Václav Havel remembered worldwide for his dedication to truth
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Havel passed away nine years ago but his legacy lives on in monuments worldwide; take a tour of the streets and landmarks bearing his name.
Lennon Wall book published marking 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death
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The wall on Prague’s Kampa island played a significant role in protests before the Velvet Revolution.
