Central Europe

Karlovy Vary Film Festival

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, or KVIFF, hosts about 200 films from around the world and is the oldest film festival. Located in Karlovy Very, Czech Republic, the film festival is held annually in July and is the most prestigious festival in Central and Eastern Europe, boasting a popular feature film competition.

Charles IV: King of Bohemia and the "Romans"

Charles IV’s efforts helped to elevate the city of Prague to new heights, establishing it as the intellectual and cultural center of Central Europe. Yet, his reign was marked by political disagreements and failures to centralize the government.

Samo and his Empire (631 – 658)

Samo and his Empire (631 – 658)

The Samo Empire and How He Liberated the First Slavic State