Silesia

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.

Beginnings of Bohemia: Borivoj I and the Premyslids

Beginnings of Bohemia: Borivoj I and the Premyslids

The Rulers of the Premyslid Dynasty

Great Moravia: Svatopluk I and Mojmir II (870-907)

Great Moravia: Svatopluk I and Mojmir II (870-907)

The Reign of Svatopluk I and Mojmir II

Samo and his Empire (631 – 658)

Samo and his Empire (631 – 658)

The Samo Empire and How He Liberated the First Slavic State

The Kroj - A Connection to Czech Heritage

The Kroj - A Connection to Czech Heritage

Kroje (singular: kroj) are Czech and Slovak traditional costumes. A combination of western and eastern influences shaped by centuries of stylistic shifts, from the Gothic to the Baroque, they are stunning pieces of cultural heritage.

Bohemian Glass Artistry

Bohemian Glass Artistry

Having a rich and extensive history of glass working, historical findings show evidence of glass processing in the Bohemia region at the beginning of the Christian calendar about 2000 years ago. Although Bohemian glass working experienced many revivals and declines, it has consistently remained revered in the international stage throughout the years.