Before Bohemia, there was a migration. Celts traveled to central Europe, crossing France and Germany before making their way to what is now the Czech Republic. The discovery of this group of settlers was kickstarted with the construction of a new highway in the Czech Republic, with the site of this discovery in Hradec Králové. Thousands of artifacts were found and discovered by teams of archeologists lead by Matouš Holas.
Jablonec Costume Jewelry and Glass Beads throughout History
The history of glass bead and jewelry production in the historic city of Jablonec spans centuries, from 1720s to now. Of course, bead making has always been possible for millennia, since 1600 BCE. By the 1900s, the city became a powerhouse of jewelry and glass bead production and artistry, though by this time they also faced several challenges, which lasted into the mid-1900s.
An Army with No Country: A Siberian Odyssey
It’s the First World War, and the Czechoslovaks must get their soldiers from Ukraine to France, but without going through a Central Powers country or a sea without enemy ships. What do they do? Naturally, they go East: fight through the Bolsheviks, take over the Russian railway network, capture most of Siberia, and reach Vladivostok before the ships arrive to get you home. All this while losing less than 10% of your men over three years of fighting. It might sound crazy, but this is just the 2nd part to the story of the Czechoslovak Legion.